Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time

Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time is a historical novel by John Bennett, first published in 1897. Set in late 16th century England, it follows Nicholas 'Nick' Attwood, a boy with dreams of becoming an actor, as he navigates the challenges of his father's expectations and societal norms. The story captures the vibrant world of Elizabethan theatre and the adventures Nick experiences with a troupe of traveling minstrels, highlighting themes of ambition and the quest for identity in a restrictive environment.