Cheaney, J.B. The true prince.CHEANEY, J.B. The true prince. Random House, Dell Yearling yearling an animal in its second year of age, e.g. yearling cattle, yearling filly, yearling colt. yearling disease rinderpest in wildebeeste in the Serengheti. . 340p. c2002. 0-440-41940-9. $5.99. JS* To quote from the KLIATT review of the hardcover in November 2002: The flags are flying, the groundlings are streaming in, and the new play performed by Lord Hunsdon's Men is about to begin! In this work of historical fiction, we are given a backstage pass A backstage pass is an employee pass which allows its bearer access to employees-only areas at a performance venue. They are most commonly associated with rock music groups. to Shakespeare's theatre of 1597 through Richard Malory, one of his young acting apprentices. With Richard, we rehearse for the "Juliet" parts, sharpen our swordplay, and track a mysterious bandit bandit: see brigandage. , "The New Robin Hood Robin Hood, legendary hero of 12th-century England who robbed the rich to help the poor. Chivalrous, manly, fair, and always ready for a joke, Robin Hood reflected many of the ideals of the English yeoman. ." In addition, we grow up with Richard as he comes to realize that not all people are what they seem to be on the surface and that being a true friend involves compassion. Cheaney's vivid imagery allows us to experience the everyday lives of some of the world's most famous thespians, set against the backdrop of 16th-century England. From daily rehearsals to company rivalries, backstage mayhem to back alley murder, we have the best seats in the house as we follow our talented narrator NARRATOR. A pleader who draws narrs serviens narrator, a sergeant at law. Fleta, 1. 2, c. 37. Obsolete. through his apprenticeship. For lovers of British history or Shakespeare, or for readers who are just being introduced to the plays that continue to form the foundation of Western theatre, The True Prince is sure to please. Includes historical notes by the author. Michele Winship, Asst. Prof., Capital Univ., Columbus, OH |
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