Children's Shakespeare

Children's Shakespeare

by E. Nesbit

E. Nesbit's *Children's Shakespeare* presents twelve of Shakespeare's most popular plays, including *Romeo and Juliet*, *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, and *The Merchant of Venice*, retold as engaging stories and fairy tales. The book aims to introduce young readers to Shakespeare's works in a way that is both accessible and captivating, sparking their interest in the classics. Nesbit's adaptation simplifies the language and complex plots of the original plays, making them suitable for children while preserving the essence of Shakespeare's original themes and characters.

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English

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Fiction Fairy Tale Drama Children's Literature

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Drama Children Literature Plays Theatre Stories Fairy tales Classic English Shakespeare Adaptation Retelling

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Books by E. Nesbit

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