| Author |
Moran, Mabel M. |
| LoC No. |
39032297
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| Title |
The Shakespeare garden club: A fantasy
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| Original Publication |
United States: none,1919.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"The Shakespeare Garden Club: A Fantasy" by Mabel M. Moran is a whimsical play written in the early 20th century that brings together a unique ensemble of Shakespeare's female characters in a vibrant garden club setting. This imaginative work combines elements of fantasy and humor to explore themes of companionship, creativity, and the beauty of nature, inviting readers to witness how these iconic figures might interact and collaborate in the context of gardening. The storyline unfolds in Ann Hathaway's cottage, where the Shakespeare Garden Club convenes under the presidency of Lady Macbeth. The ladies, including famous figures such as Desdemona, Portia, and Juliet, engage in lively discussions about which plants and trees to cultivate along the banks of the River Avon. Each character contributes her thoughts on various flowers, herbs, and vegetables, referencing their own stories and relationships while adding depth and humor to the conversation. The camaraderie and playful banter among the characters highlight their unique qualities, ultimately portraying a sense of community as they work toward a common goal of beautifying their surroundings while honoring the literary legacy of Shakespeare through their creative endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Dramatists -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68539 |
| Release Date |
Jul 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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