No-one can imagine English literature without Sir William Shakespeare whose dramatic plays sonnets and narrative poems have become timeless classics. Not only did he amass a cherished body of work but four hundred years ago he even invented many words in use in English now. A hundred years ago childrens author E. Nesbit felt that young readers too should enjoy Shakespeares writings.
From Macbeth and The Merchant of Venice to Twelfth Night and King Lear Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare brings together twenty tales from Shakespeare retold in clear simple prose. Nesbit makes the complex language of his greatest plays easy to enjoy making her retellings the perfect introduction to Shakespeares masterly works. Plus! 32 Extra-special pages from Book Mine Gems. Know more about the authors their works and times as well as things to think about and do!
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