""The Forest Youth or Shakespeare as He Lived: A Historical Tale"" is a novel written by Henry Curling in 1853. The book is a fictionalized account of William Shakespeare's early life, set in the Forest of Arden in Warwickshire, England. The story follows the life of a young Shakespeare, who is portrayed as a restless and adventurous youth, with a deep love for nature and the forest. The novel explores the various events and experiences that shaped...