Children's Shakespeare
by E. Nesbit
'Children's Shakespeare' Summary
E. Nesbit's *Children's Shakespeare* is a delightful collection of twelve Shakespearean plays reimagined for young audiences. Each play is transformed into a captivating story or fairy tale, with Nesbit skillfully simplifying the language and complex plots while retaining the core themes and characters. From the star-crossed lovers in *Romeo and Juliet* to the mischievous fairies in *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, Nesbit brings Shakespeare's world to life for children, making it accessible and enjoyable. This book is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare's works, encouraging children to explore the world of classic literature and develop an appreciation for the Bard's timeless stories.Book Details
Language
EnglishOriginal Language
Published In
Genre/Category
Tags/Keywords
Authors
Download eBooks
Listen/Download Audiobook
- Select Speed
Related books
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke by C. J. Dennis
The Songs of a Sentimental Bloke tells the story of Bill, a member of a larrikin push (or gang) in Melbourne's Little Lon red-light district, who enco...
Heriot's Choice by Rosa Nouchette Carey
Mildred wants to start her full life at the age of 28. She is looking forward to it until her brother asks her to come help in his home and care for h...
Fir-Tree Fairy Book by Clifton Johnson
The "Fir-Tree Fairy Book" is a collection of fairy tales compiled by Clifton Johnson. It features a wide variety of stories, many of which center on a...
Nicholas: A Manhattan Christmas Story by Anne Carroll Moore
Nicholas, a young boy living in early 20th-century New York City, embarks on a fantastical Christmas adventure that blends reality and dreams. Guided...
Ten Common Trees by Susan Stokes
'Ten Common Trees' provides a simple and engaging introduction to the diverse world of trees found in North America. Designed specifically for young r...
The Outdoor Girls Around the Campfire by Laura Lee Hope
The story follows a group of girls as they embark on a camping trip in the wilderness. The girls, Betty, Mollie, Grace, and Amy, are best friends who...
After Music by Josephine Preston Peabody
After Music is a collection of poems by Josephine Preston Peabody, exploring themes of love, loss, grief, and memory. The poems are characterized by t...
Sgéaluidhe Gaedhealach by Douglas Hyde
This collection of folklore tales, gathered by Douglas Hyde in the Connacht region of Ireland during the late 19th century, provides a window into the...
Folk-lore and legends: English by Charles John Tibbits
This book, 'Folk-lore and legends: English' by Charles John Tibbits, is a compilation of traditional English folklore and legends. It explores the ric...
Recueil de contes populaires slaves by Louis Léger
This collection of 33 Slavic fairy tales and legends was compiled by Louis Léger, a renowned French scholar and professor of Slavic languages and civi...
Reviews for Children's Shakespeare
No reviews posted or approved, yet...