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The Legend Of Shakespeare's Crab Tree (1857)

The Legend Of Shakespeare's Crab Tree (1857)

Green, Charles Frederick

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction AnthologiesShakespeare

ISBN10: 1169223494
ISBN13: 9781169223493
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 74
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Legend of Shakespeare's Crab Tree, written by Charles Frederick Green and first published in 1857, is a historical fiction novel that tells the story of a legendary tree that was believed to have been planted by William Shakespeare himself. The novel is set in the small village of Bidford-on-Avon, where the tree is said to have grown, and follows the lives of several local characters who become embroiled in the mystery and intrigue surrounding the tree's origins.The story begins with the arrival of a new vicar in Bidford, who becomes fascinated by the local legend of the crab tree and sets out to uncover the truth behind it. As he delves deeper into the history of the village, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies that threaten to tear the community apart. Along the way, he meets a cast of colorful characters, including a young woman named Elsie, who is rumored to be a witch, and a band of gypsies who have their own reasons for wanting to protect the tree.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the history of Bidford and the surrounding area, from the time of Shakespeare to the present day. Along the way, Green weaves together elements of folklore, history, and romance to create a rich and engaging narrative that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.Overall, The Legend of Shakespeare's Crab Tree is a charming and entertaining novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of rural England in the 19th century. With its vivid characters, richly detailed setting, and gripping plot, it is sure to delight fans of historical fiction and anyone who loves a good story.With A Descriptive Account Showing Its Relation To The Poet�������s Traditional History.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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