Stories from Shakespeare is a lovely book that brings the majesty of Shakespeare to an understandable level. 10 plays have been presented in a modern. approachable manner that children to adults can enjoy Literary Shakespeare.
Full illustrated with side notes of original Shakespeare quotes to bring Elizabethean English to a relatable language for today. "In this well crafted volume, Geraldine McCaughrean takes ten of Shakespeare's best loved plays and recrafts them into exciting stories for for teenagers and young adults, recapturing the narratives, events and characters of each Shakespeare story.
As we explore tales of greed, love, lust, vengeance, betrayal, tragedy and confusion, we meet kings, generals, knights, witches, ghosts, fairies and monsters.
The author adds her own analysis of events with some interesting observations.
She observes how Friar Laurence would have done far better to have spoken up to Juliet's parents that Juliet could not marry Paris, as she was already married to Romeo, Hamlet's dilemma of choosing between an unpleasant life and the fear of a more horrible afterlife if he chooses suicide, she informs reader that Illyria where Twelfth Night is set, is modern day Albania, that the baby is the fairy king, Oberon steals from the fairy queen, Titania is an Indian changeling, and observes after the closing of King Lear how "those were dark days still with no dazzling new dawn to light the way ahead. what does man find out about himself, after all, when suffering strips him bare, What is he, a candle burning on a rainy night? waiting for the storm to blow out." Geraldine’s McCaughrean’s prose renditions help both the novice or scholar relate to Shakespeare's classic tales. With humorous (but not silly) style, the author delivered the major tales of Shakespeare in light mood and easy language.
It is great to get to know Shakespeare.
A book that everyone can enjoy despite "English" level, adult and kids alike.
Very nice! It's so much easier to understand, without the medieval language, and in story form! accompanied by excerpts of the actual plays themselves
A great introduction to the world of Shakespeare for young readers. (From Good Reads)
A classic to keep available as you enjoy the literature of Shakespeare. A wonderful bookshelf companion volume for your Shakespeare collection. It would be a perfect gift for the classically inclined person in your life Classic Shakespeare Elizabethan Literature insights. This would be the special gift for that special someone who loves classic fine literature. This is an excellent reference for anyone who wants to understand Shakespeare better. "References to topics and notable passages and significant expressions; brief histories of the plays; geographic names and historical incidents; mentions of all characters and sketches of important ones. A An absolute must have for any student and devotee of Shakespeare.
(see pics, check shop main page for more info policies/shipping/etc--ask questions if needed) Check out our shop for more items in the WhenRosesBloom collection.
And Please see my other listings in our shop for other classic and decorative books
DIMENSIONS and SPECS: Vintage Full Color Binding hard cover with paper dust jacket. Book is in good vintage condition. Approx. 10 1/2" X 8" X 3/4" 419 pages Geraldine McCaughrean Author Illustrator Antony Maitland Publisher Margaret K McElderry Books Simon Schuster Children's Books New York this printing circa 1975 Printed in Italy 1st Printed in London Brown binding and Paper Cover are clean and binding is tight and firm--no loose pages. Please see photos as they are part of the description. Use zoom feature to see greater detail.
Please note that vintage items are at least 20 years old and have had a prior "life" and will have some normal wear and imperfections appropriate with the age. Any major or noticeable flaws will be mentioned in the listing. You are purchasing Stories from Shakespeare Book only. Any other items shown in photos are for display purposes only and are not included with purchase.
Please check our photos as they are part of the description.
SHIPPING unless otherwise noted is for the continental (48 states) United States and does not automatically include insurance but will be noted if included. Additional insurance is included with this item. We can combine multiple item purchases to save shipping cost---ask before placing order for details. We pack and ship your order in a manner in which we would like to have our own items sent to us. Shipping cost includes a small amount for packing materials/handling. Generally we ship your order 1st class or priority mail 1 to 3 days after we receive your order and like to send your books this way rather than media mail as they travel better and faster with tracking. If you have any questions or If shipping upgrade/ insurance is desired, please e-mail to contact us before purchase for price adjustment for shipping upgrade/insurance if needed. Multiple items purchased can be combined for shipping. All shipping costs are non refundable. See SHOP MAIN PAGE for more details on shipping/policies/FAQ/etc. as they are part of the listing description and ask questions if needed.
INTERNATIONAL ORDERS We do ship internationally. If your location is not listed, Please check before placing order to Verify we ship to your country. You may want to contact a packing/freight forwarding company in the US so that we have a US address to ship your order to. We will work with you on shipping. Also, please check policies on shop main page and if you have any questions, please let us know before placing order. Some countries have restrictions on items that can be shipped and packing materials. Shipping cost listed is an estimate for international orders and does not include customs and import fees.
International orders are subject to import and custom fees which are the responsibility of the buyer. We do not collect VAT for orders where required and they will be charged at Delivery. All shipping costs are non refundable. Be sure to Check Shop Main Page for more Information about Shipping/Policies/FAQ/etc as they are part of the listing description and ask questions if needed. For a shipping quote to your location, please message your address/location for a return quote for your shipping cost.
If you are interested in purchasing any item and have questions, please message us. We can work with you and do not have any problem with short term reserves.
We can combine multiple purchase items for shipping cost savings and offer savings on multiple item purchases also--ask before placing order for details if desired.
Also, check our policies and feedback. If you have any questions, please message us before purchase.
If you are looking for something in particular, please message us...We love going on a "Treasure Hunt"!
BE SURE TO VISIT OUR SHOP and CHECK OUT OUR OTHER ITEMS
IF YOU LIKE OUR STYLE; BE SURE TO FAVORITE OUR ITEMS and OUR SHOP and LIKE US ON FACEBOOK at WhenRosesBloom. FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK for SHOP UPDATES, SALES and OTHER INTERESTING INFO and NEAT THINGS
CHECK OUT OUR STYLE and FOLLOW US on PINTEREST at www.pinterest.com/whenrosesbloom and More
SEE OUR Around the Web section at the ABOUT section on the shop main page for Easy Access LINKS
Check out our profile to find out more about our style and vintage philosophy at the About section on the shop main page too.
CHECK OUT OUR SHOP for more quaint and unique items.
