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The children's Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, [adapted by] E. Nesbit

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The children's Shakespeare, William Shakespeare, [adapted by] E. Nesbit
Language
eng
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Literary text for sound recordings
fiction
Main title
The children's Shakespeare
Medium
electronic resource
Responsibility statement
William Shakespeare, [adapted by] E. Nesbit
Summary
Seven of Shakespeare's most celebrated plays- As You Like It, Hamlet, King Lear, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Pericles, Romeo & Juliet, and The Winter's Tale- have been specifically adapted by Edith Nesbit to introduce young listeners to the Bard' s works. Made accessible to young readers without sacrificing any essential elements, these classic retellings capture the drama and flavor of each original play while simplifying plot and detail
Target audience
juvenile
Transposition and arrangement
not applicable
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