Shakspere's England; or, Sketches of our social history in the reign of Elizabeth
by George Walter Thornbury, Walter Thornbury
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How does Thornbury’s portrayal of Elizabethan daily life challenge or reinforce your previous assumptions about Shakespeare’s era?
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In what ways does reading about the social struggles and amusements of ordinary Elizabethans change your appreciation for the literature produced during this period?
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Thornbury uses vivid sketches to paint a picture of 16th-century society; which specific aspect of Elizabethan routine or custom did you find most surprising or alien to modern life?
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