Professional storyteller Patrick Ryan has brought together the stories that are at the heart of seven of Shakespeare's masterpieces. He introduces each story with fascinating information about its history and its prevalence in other cultures, as well as insights into local traditions and political issues that influenced Shakespeare's writing. Whether you are acquainted with the works of Shakespeare, or you are a young reader waiting to enjoy his plays, these lively, accessible and action-packed adventures will thoroughly engross you.
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"A marvelous introduction to the collection describes the transformation of storytelling from oral tradition to written word, as well as the background of theater in the 1500s.... On every story's introductory pages, Shakespearean quotes frame the text, and one or more main characters are drawn and labeled to aid the reader in following the plot. Mayhew's detailed watercolors fill the margins of the pages, and each tale features a full-page illustration. A lovely supplement to the Shakespeare oeuvre." --Kirkus Review
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My 8 year old son loves this book and CD. The stories are enthralling and the narrator is quite good. It's wonderful for long car rides.
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Each one is better than the last. The readings are good, and kiddo can follow along.
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One of Shakespeare's earliest plays is The Taming of the Shrew, which he wrote in about 1592. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wisest wise woman Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nicky Nicky Nye, King of Bohemia, Snow White, Merry Men, Water Devil Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
One of Shakespeare's earliest plays is The Taming of the Shrew, which he wrote in about 1592. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wisest wise woman Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Nicky Nicky Nye, King of Bohemia, Snow White, Merry Men, Water Devil Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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