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the setting in The Grey King by Susan Cooper is in Wales in the countryside.
Susan Cooper was inspired to write "King of Shadows" after visiting the Globe Theatre in London and learning about the history of Shakespearean theater. She was also drawn to the idea of time travel and exploring the themes of life and death in the context of a young actor transported back in time to Shakespearean England.
In the end of "King of Shadows" by Susan Cooper, Nat discovers that the year he traveled back to, 1599, was actually the year Shakespeare lost his own son Hamnet. Nat returns to the present day with a newfound appreciation for life and the importance of living in the moment.
It is set in Wales and various elements of the King Arthur legends are interwoven , too.
"King of Shadows" is a novel by Susan Cooper that tells the story of a young American actor who travels to London and finds himself transported back in time to the year 1599. There, he becomes part of William Shakespeare's theater company and experiences life in Elizabethan England. The novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and the power of storytelling.
The Grey King by Susan Cooper won the 1976 Newbery Award.
"King of Shadows" by Susan Cooper follows a young boy named Nat who is transported back to 1599, where he finds himself in the world of Shakespeare's theater. As he rehearses for a role in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," Nat grapples with the challenges of Elizabethan life, including the threat of the plague. He also encounters Shakespeare himself, learning about creativity and the struggles of artists. The story intertwines themes of friendship, courage, and the timeless nature of storytelling.
King of Shadows was created in 1999.
In Chapter 1 of "King of Shadows" by Susan Cooper, we are introduced to the protagonist, Nat Field, a young actor who has been cast in a production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." As he prepares for his role, Nat grapples with feelings of homesickness and anxiety, particularly after the recent death of his father. The chapter sets the stage for the themes of memory and loss, while also hinting at the magical elements that will unfold as the story progresses. Nat's passion for acting and his connection to the Elizabethan era begin to emerge, establishing the foundation for his journey.
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Susan King - novelist - was born in 1951.
"King of Shadows" is a novel by Susan Cooper about a young boy named Nathan who discovers a magical and mysterious connection to William Shakespeare's theater. Through this connection, Nathan finds himself transported back in time to Shakespearean England, where he must navigate the challenges of this unfamiliar world while also confronting his own personal struggles and losses. The story explores themes of friendship, identity, and the power of storytelling.