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Books published by publisher Swan Books

  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Jan. 30, 2001)
    The Shakespeare for Young People series enables students to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The scripts, which have been cut to be performed in forty minutes, include descriptions and stage actions as well as production notes to help novice directors and actors. While the texts include only Shakespeare's original words, announcers introduce the scenes and explain difficult passages. Students enjoy the stories and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out.
  • Hamlet: Shakespeare for Young People

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Oct. 1, 1996)
    The Shakespeare for Young People series enables students to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The scripts, which have been cut to be performed in forty minutes, include descriptions and stage actions as well as production notes to help novice directors and actors. While the texts include only Shakespeare's original words, announcers introduce the scenes and explain difficult passages. Students enjoy the stories and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out.
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    The Shakespeare for Young People series enables students to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The scripts, which have been cut to be performed in forty minutes, include descriptions and stage actions as well as production notes to help novice directors and actors. While the texts include only Shakespeare's original words, announcers introduce the scenes and explain difficult passages. Students enjoy the stories and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out.
  • Gingerbread Letters: Rhymes and Stories for Kids by Kids

    Nina Gaga, Dylan Barnes, SWI Books

    Audible Audiobook (SWI Books, April 7, 2017)
    Children write the best stories and rhymes - they know what other kids like! These are fun Rhymes And Stories for Kids by Kids.
  • The Tempest

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    (Swan Books, Jan. 1, 2005)
    The Shakespeare for Young People series enables students to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The scripts, which have been cut to be performed in forty minutes, include descriptions and stage actions as well as production notes to help novice directors and actors. While the texts include only Shakespeare's original words, announcers introduce the scenes and explain difficult passages. Students enjoy the stories and poetry in the plays by reading them aloud or by acting them out.
  • Henry the Fifth

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Sept. 1, 1991)
    An abridged version of Shakespeare's original text, with suggestions for simple staging. Includes parenthetical explanations and descriptions within the text and announcers who summarize deleted passages.
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  • Julius Caesar for Young People

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Sept. 1, 1990)
    An abridged version of Shakespeare's original text, with suggestions for simple staging. Includes parenthetical explanations and descriptions within the text and announcers who summarize deleted passages.
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  • Merchant of Venice

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Jan. 1, 1985)
    The Shakespeare on Stage series enables the average reader to enjoy the great plays of Shakespeare in the original language. The text of each play is moderately abridged; explanations and descriptions help students understand and perform Shakespeare in the manner of modern plays.
  • Macbeth for Young People

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Swan Books, Aug. 1, 1986)
    An abridged version of Shakespeare's original text, with suggestions for simple staging. Includes parenthetical explanations and descriptions within the text and announcers who summarize deleted passages.
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  • A Midsummer Nights Dream for Young People

    William Shakespeare, Diane Davidson

    Paperback (Swan Books, Aug. 1, 1986)
    This book is a replica of the original from the collections of The New York Public Library; it was produced from digital images created by The New York Public Library and its partners as part of their preservation efforts. To enhance your reading pleasure, the aging and scanning artifacts have been removed using patented page cleaning technology. We hope you enjoy the result.
  • Taming of the Shrew for Young People

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Swan Books, June 1, 1986)
    An abridged version of Shakespeare's original text, with suggestions for simple staging. Includes parenthetical explanations and descriptions within the text and announcers who summarize deleted passages.
  • A Midsummer Night's Dream

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Swan Books, Sept. 1, 1983)
    Book by Shakespeare, William