Shakespeare Stories series by Andrew Matthews (16 Books)
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Overview: Over two million Shakespeare Shorts sold! Discover the world of Shakespeare with this collection of brilliant stories – perfect for readers of all ages. Introducing Shakespeare to the younger reader, this series features many of his best-loved plays, retold with notes on some of the key points. Andrew Matthews’s vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony Ross, provide an introduction to this important part of our cultural heritage in the most enjoyable way.
Genre: Fiction | Children | Classics
A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2002) – The course of true love never did run smooth…A magical retelling of Hermia, Helen, Demetrius and Lysander’s classic story – and of the impish fairy Puck, who meddles in their tangled web of love with hilarious consequences…With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre, and Love and Magic in A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Romeo and Juliet (2002) – But soft, what light through yonder window breaks? It is the east, and Juliet is the sun…A beautiful retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous love story. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Hate in Romeo and Juliet.
Twelfth Night (2002) – Twins cause trouble in this classic Shakespeare comedy! With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Appearance in Twefth Night. The tales have been retold using accessible language and with the help of Tony Ross’s engaging black-and-white illustrations, each play is vividly brought to life allowing these culturally enriching stories to be shared with as wide an audience as possible.
Hamlet (2002) – Prince Hamlet of Denmark is mourning for his father’s untimely death – but everyone else seems to have moved on, including Hamlet’s mother who is now married to his uncle, Claudius. But Hamlet is sure that Claudius is hiding something, and vows to avenge his father’s death…
A dramatic retelling of one of Shakespeare’s most famous tragic plays.
King Henry V (2002) – King Henry V is new to the throne and declares war on France, England’s old enemy, to prove his military strength. As the country prepares for battle, will the young king accomplish the unthinkable – victory on French soil, against an army that outnumbers his troops ten to one?
Macbeth (2002) – Out, damned spot! A brilliant retelling of this classic tale of witches, murder and madness. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Evil in Macbeth.
The Tempest (2002) – Prospero, a sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, lives on an enchanted island with his daughter, having been driven out of Italy many years before. When his old enemies sail close by the island, Prospero seeks his revenge and conjures a storm to shipwreck them – but his games do not end there…
Anthony and Cleopatra (2003) – In the mysterious and exotic land of Ancient Egypt, a courageous Roman general and a beautiful queen fall madly in love. But after years of happiness together, a political fight between the rulers of Rome forces Antony to leave Egypt – with disasterous consequences for him, and his Egyptian queen…
As You Like It (2006) – Duke Senior, exiled from court, takes refuge in the Forest of Arden with a group of loyal lords. Here, life is simple and peaceful – unlike life back at court, where Ferdinand’s daughter, Rosalind, is tormented by her uncle, Duke Frederick. She decides to seek out her father in the forest, disguising herself as a boy for safety, but this creates all sorts of problems when she runs into her love, Orlando!
Much Ado About Nothing (2006) – Beatrice and Benedick are perfect for each other – but they’re too busy arguing to see it. Meanwhile, Claudio and Hero are happily head-over-heels in love… Will these two very different couples find their happy ending? Not if the villain Don John has anything to do with it!
Othello (2006) – Othello is a successful Moorish general in the Venetian army, and a caring husband to his new wife, Desdemona. But his closest ally, the cunning villain Iago, is secretly plotting against Othello – and is determined to ruin his newfound happiness…
Richard III (2006) – Two royal families – the Yorks and the Lancasters – have been fighting for the right to rule England for many years. Finally King Edward IV takes the throne for the House of York, but Edward’s younger brother, Richard, is jealous. Malicious, power-hungry, and bitter about his physical deformity, Richard plans to take the crown for himself – and kill anyone who stands in his way…
Julius Caesar (2009) – Rome’s greatest general, Julius Caesar, returns to the city celebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds, a group of conspirators are determined to prevent Caesar becoming king…
King Lear (2009) – Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdom between his two wicked daughters, disowns his honest youngest daughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart and Lear’s humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what he has done? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Chaos and Old Age in King Lear.
The Merchant of Venice (2009) – In Venice, the merchant Antonio borrows money so his friend can woo a beautiful lady. He agrees that if he doesn’t repay Shylock the moneylender, Shylock can take a pound of his flesh. When Antonio’s ships sink and he loses his fortune, Shylock insists on the gruesome payment…With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love, Hate and Mercy in The Merchant of Venice.
Taming of the Shrew (2009) – Lovely Bianca has a queue of admirers anxious to marry her. But her older sister, Katharina, must get married first. Katharina has such a fiery temper she is known as ‘the shrew’, and no man is brave enough to propose. Can Petruchio tame her with his outrageous behaviour? With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Marriage in The Taming of the Shrew.
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