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Teaching 'Tales From Shakespeare'

Hillsdale College K-12 Classical Education Podcast

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Literary Journeys: Stoner's Struggle

This chapter examines Charles and Mary Lamb's 'Tales from Shakespeare' as it relates to fifth-grade education, while also exploring William Stoner's challenging journey through literature in John Williams' novel. It highlights the internal conflicts faced by Stoner, a practical young man from a farming family, as he grapples with the complexities of literature amid a demanding academic environment.

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