Project Gutenberg 2006-12-28 Public domain in the USA. 282 McMahan, Anna Benneson Shakespeare's Christmas Gift to Queen Bess At the Mermaid -- At the queen's palace -- A Christmas carol of the olden time. Produced by Ted Garvin, Verena Morandell and the Online Distributed Proofreaders Europe at http://dp.rastko.net "Shakespeare's Christmas Gift to Queen Bess" by Anna Benneson McMahan is a historical narrative published in the early 20th century. This book blends elements of biographical fiction and theatrical history as it explores the life of William Shakespeare and his relationship with Queen Elizabeth I. Set during the late 16th century, it focuses on the context of Shakespeare's work and the significance of his contributions to the theatrical world, particularly during festive occasions at court. The story unfolds around the Christmas of 1596, showcasing the final meeting of the Mermaid Club, a gathering of influential figures in London. Here, Shakespeare is heralded for his play, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," which has been selected for presentation at the royal court. The narrative captures the camaraderie among playwrights, the excitement surrounding the courtly performance, and Queen Elizabeth’s reactions to the play, emphasizing the blend of artistry and monarchy during the Elizabethan era. Through detailed descriptions, the book highlights Shakespeare's emotional backdrop, especially following the recent loss of his son, enriching the portrayal of his dedication to the crown and the theater amidst personal tragedy. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 62.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Christmas -- History Great Britain -- History -- Elizabeth, 1558-1603 Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Midsummer night's dream PR Text Christmas Category: Historical Novels Category: Plays/Films/Dramas Category: British Literature 59723 2025-10-08T12:21:04.436345 text/html 53740 2021-01-01T16:44:11 text/html 2219876 2025-10-08T12:21:13.394840 application/epub+zip 2218456 2025-10-08T12:21:09.134348 application/epub+zip 87122 2025-10-08T12:21:06.502338 application/epub+zip 2004224 2025-10-08T12:21:15.246860 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2005641 2025-10-08T12:21:11.049918 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213741 2022-09-09T13:25:39.184007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48055 2025-10-08T12:21:04.010363 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47984 2021-01-01T16:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47975 2021-01-01T16:44:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21097 2025-10-08T12:21:15.378790 application/rdf+xml 16464 2025-10-08T12:21:07.001325 image/jpeg 3740 2025-10-08T12:21:06.747355 image/jpeg 18497 2021-01-01T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 2141565 2021-01-01T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 18482 2021-01-01T16:44:11 application/octet-stream application/zip 2226943 2025-10-08T12:21:04.499415 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog