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Von: Henry James
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 In this intriguing short story by James, the names of Shakespeare and Stratford are notably absent, yet they loom large over the narrative. The tale revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Gedge, who are lured away from the monotony of their northern town library to become the caretakers of the birthplace of the greatest writer in the English language. But did he really grow up there? The historical evidence is scant, and James cleverly capitalizes “His” when referring to Shakespeare, elevating him to a near-deity status. The essence of the story lies not just in the myth of Shakespeares life but in the creation of a shrine that attracts throngs of reverent tourists. As Mr. Gedge grapples with the commodification of this myth, his wife sees it as merely a job—too much questioning could jeopardize their livelihood. James himself harbors skepticism about the true authorship of those iconic plays, but that is secondary to the deeper exploration of myth-making and the role of its guardians. What will the conflicted Gedge ultimately decide?Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 007 - Chapter VII

    007 - Chapter VII
    Feb 17 2026
    In this intriguing short story by James, the names of Shakespeare and Stratford are notably absent, yet they loom large over the narrative. The tale revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Gedge, who are lured away from the monotony of their northern town library to become the caretakers of the birthplace of the greatest writer in the English language. But did he really grow up there? The historical evidence is scant, and James cleverly capitalizes “His” when referring to Shakespeare, elevating him to a near-deity status. The essence of the story lies not just in the myth of Shakespeares life but in the creation of a shrine that attracts throngs of reverent tourists. As Mr. Gedge grapples with the commodification of this myth, his wife sees it as merely a job—too much questioning could jeopardize their livelihood. James himself harbors skepticism about the true authorship of those iconic plays, but that is secondary to the deeper exploration of myth-making and the role of its guardians. What will the conflicted Gedge ultimately decide?
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    39 Min.
  • 006 - Chapter VI

    006 - Chapter VI
    Feb 17 2026
    In this intriguing short story by James, the names of Shakespeare and Stratford are notably absent, yet they loom large over the narrative. The tale revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Gedge, who are lured away from the monotony of their northern town library to become the caretakers of the birthplace of the greatest writer in the English language. But did he really grow up there? The historical evidence is scant, and James cleverly capitalizes “His” when referring to Shakespeare, elevating him to a near-deity status. The essence of the story lies not just in the myth of Shakespeares life but in the creation of a shrine that attracts throngs of reverent tourists. As Mr. Gedge grapples with the commodification of this myth, his wife sees it as merely a job—too much questioning could jeopardize their livelihood. James himself harbors skepticism about the true authorship of those iconic plays, but that is secondary to the deeper exploration of myth-making and the role of its guardians. What will the conflicted Gedge ultimately decide?
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    15 Min.
  • 005 - Chapter V

    005 - Chapter V
    Feb 17 2026
    In this intriguing short story by James, the names of Shakespeare and Stratford are notably absent, yet they loom large over the narrative. The tale revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Gedge, who are lured away from the monotony of their northern town library to become the caretakers of the birthplace of the greatest writer in the English language. But did he really grow up there? The historical evidence is scant, and James cleverly capitalizes “His” when referring to Shakespeare, elevating him to a near-deity status. The essence of the story lies not just in the myth of Shakespeares life but in the creation of a shrine that attracts throngs of reverent tourists. As Mr. Gedge grapples with the commodification of this myth, his wife sees it as merely a job—too much questioning could jeopardize their livelihood. James himself harbors skepticism about the true authorship of those iconic plays, but that is secondary to the deeper exploration of myth-making and the role of its guardians. What will the conflicted Gedge ultimately decide?
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    21 Min.
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