The Birthplace
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| Originally published | February 26, 1903 |
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| Authors | Henry James |
| Genres | Fiction |
| Publication type | Anthology |
| Countries | United Kingdom |
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| ID | 3030319 |
About The Birthplace
"The Birthplace" is a short story by Henry James, first published in his collection The Better Sort in 1903. A witty satire on the excesses of bardolatry, the story reflects James's skepticism about the authorship of Shakespeare's plays.
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The £5m lavatory was stolen from the stately home in Oxfordshire shortly before 05:00 BST on 14 September.
James Sheen, 39, and Michael Jones, 38, are charged with burglary, while Fred Doe, 35, and Bora Guccuk, 39, are accused of conspiring to transfer criminal property.
They are due to appear before Oxford magistrates on 28 November.
Mr Sheen is additionally charged with transferring criminal property and conspiracy to do the same.
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