Publisher's Synopsis
Beautiful Stories From Shakespeare is a collection of classic tales retold by Edith Nesbit, one of the most beloved children's authors of the early 20th century. The book features 20 of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and The Tempest, each condensed into a short story that is accessible and engaging for young readers. Nesbit's retellings are faithful to the original language and themes of Shakespeare's plays, but she also adds her own imaginative touches to make the stories more vivid and entertaining. The book is beautifully illustrated with black-and-white drawings that capture the drama and romance of Shakespeare's world. Overall, Beautiful Stories From Shakespeare is an ideal introduction to the works of one of the greatest playwrights in history, and a must-read for any young reader interested in literature, drama, or storytelling.Now, in Athens, where they lived, there was a wicked law, by which any girl who refused to marry according to her father's wishes, might be put to death. Hermia's father was so angry with her for refusing to do as he wished, that he actually brought her before the Duke of Athens to ask that she might be killed, if she still refused to obey him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
