Shakespeare Stories
Shakespeare Stories by Leon Garfield
Published: 2001
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"Shakespeare Stories" by Clare Higgins retells some of William Shakespeare's most beloved plays in an accessible and engaging manner for young readers. The book simplifies the complex language and themes, bringing to life classic tales such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Macbeth," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Each story captures the essence of Shakespeare's work while highlighting key characters and moral lessons. Through captivating illustrations and straightforward narratives, Higgins inspires a new generation to explore Shakespeare’s timeless themes of love, ambition, jealousy, and friendship, making the playwright's works enjoyable and relatable for children. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Shakespeare Stories By Leon Garfield .
This book was published in 2001 by AudioGO Limited .
Other Leon Garfield books published by Oxford University Press: Devil-in-the-Fog, Black Jack, and Mr Corbett's Ghost.
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John Shakespeare
This book features the character John Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He wrote plays, sonnets and verse and is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English Language. Son of a glove maker, he grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children, though one died very young. Shakespeare left Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where he acted at the Globe Theatre, wrote and was part owner of a playing company called 'The Lord Chamberlein's Men' (later 'The King's Men').
Mary Arden
This book features the character Mary Arden.
Anne Hathaway
This book features the character Anne Hathaway.