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In Bronze Age Britain, young Drem must overcome his disability-a withered arm-if he is to prove his manhood and become a warrior.
A young man’s path to warrior status in Bronze Age Britain
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A young man’s path to warrior status in Bronze Age Britain
Set in Bronze Age Britain, Rosemary Sutcliff’s novel centers on Drem, whose withered arm stands between him and the warrior status he hopes to earn. His struggle connects personal ambition with the expectations of manhood in the world the book depicts. The historical setting and the obstacle at the heart of the premise give the story a clear focus on disability, belonging, and the meaning of proving oneself.
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In Bronze Age Britain, young Drem must overcome his disability-a withered arm-if he is to prove his manhood and become a warrior.
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