Books with title Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare

This anthology is a thorough introduction to classic literature for those who have not yet experienced these literary masterworks. For those who have known and loved these works in the past, this is an invitation to reunite with old friends in a fresh new format. From Shakespeare's finesse to Oscar Wilde's wit, this unique collection brings together works as diverse and influential as The Pilgrim's Progress and Othello. As an anthology that invites readers to immerse themselves in the masterpieces of the literary giants, it is must-have addition to any library

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a collection published by E. Nesbit with the intention of entertaining young readers and telling William Shakespeare's plays in a way they could be easily understood.Stories: A Midsummer Night's DreamThe TempestAs You Like ItThe Winter's TaleKing LearTwelfth NightMuch Ado About NothingRomeo and JulietPericlesHamletCymbelineMacbethThe Comedy of ErrorsThe Merchant of VeniceTimon of AthensOthelloThe Taming of the ShrewMeasure for MeasureTwo Gentlemen of VeronaAll's Well That Ends Well

This is a lovely 19th century retelling of some of Shakespeare’s most famous plays crafted to be told in the common tongue and geared toward the minds of children. While many of Shakespear’s plays include tragedy, death and deceit, the author includes the whole tale both good and bad, dark and light and educates children of some of the most fantastic lines in history. Includes a number of illustrations. To gain inspiration in the famous words of Shakespeare, the author also includes quotes and how they affect specific aspects of human existence. Nesbit is most widely known for her works in the development of children’s literature and has spawned the dawn of what we now know as Childrens Books. Biography included.

Ten of Shakespeare's greatest plays, retold for children by multi-award winning author Geraldine McCaughrean.From love, jealousy, greed and betrayal to mad kings, magic and murder, Geraldine McCaughrean retells some of Shakespeare's best-known stories, including Romeo and Juliet, Henry the Fifth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, Othello, King Lear, Macbeth and The Tempest.With easy to follow prose punctuated with well-known quotations and featuring a cast list for each play, this accessible collection will delight and entertain readers of all ages.

The writings of Shakespeare have been justly termed "the richest, the purest, the fairest, that genius uninspired ever penned." E. NesbitWilliam Shakespeare was the English poet, playwright, and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

*This Book is annotated (it contains a detailed biography of the author). *An active Table of Contents has been added by the publisher for a better customer experience. *This book has been checked and corrected for spelling errors.This publication is an Illustrated Edition.Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a collection published by E. Nesbit with the intention of entertaining young readers and telling William Shakespeare's plays in a way they could be easily understood. She included a brief Shakespeare biography, a pronunciation guide to some of the more difficult names and a list of famous quotations, arranged by subject.A Midsummer Night's DreamThe TempestAs You Like ItThe Winter's TaleKing LearTwelfth NightMuch Ado About NothingRomeo and JulietPericlesHamletCymbelineMacbethThe Comedy of ErrorsThe Merchant of VeniceTimon of AthensOthelloThe Taming of the ShrewMeasure for MeasureTwo Gentlemen of VeronaAll's Well That Ends Well

A handsome gift edition featuring Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Comedy of Errors, and many more—illustrated and adapted to be easily read to or enjoyed by children.William Shakespeare is the most widely read figure in the history of literature. His plays are canon, and no man, woman, boy, or girl can be considered properly educated or truly literate without a basic knowledge of his work, particularly his plays—tragedies, comedies, and histories.Featured here are some of the bard’s most famous and compelling works, including:The Comedy of ErrorsHamletMacbethAs You Like ItThe Merchant of VeniceOthelloRomeo and JulietThe TempestMidsummer Night’s DreamAnd many more!Paired alongside gorgeous classic illustrations by notable Golden Age illustrator Arthur Rackham, Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare for Children makes a magnificent gift and great addition to any young reader’s budding library.

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare. BeautifulStoriesFromShakespeare.jpgFirst US edition.Author Edith NesbitCountry United KingdomLanguage EnglishGenre Children's novelPublisher T. Fisher Unwin (UK)D.E. Cunningham & Co. (US)Publication date1907Media type Print (hardback & paperback)Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare is a collection published by [E. Nesbit] with the intention of entertaining young readers and telling William Shakespeare's plays in a way they could be easily understood. She included a brief Shakespeare biography, a pronunciation guide to some of the more difficult names and a list of famous quotations, arranged by subject.