A Shakespeare Easy Classics Children's Stories 15 Books Collection Set With Free Audiobook! - Ages 7+ - Hardback Sweet Cherry Publishing

Titles in this Set: 1. Hamlet, Prince of Denmark 2. Romeo and Juliet 3. The Tragedy of Macbeth 4. Timon of Athens 5. The Winter’s Tale 6. The Two Gentlemen of Verona 7. The Taming of the Shrew 8. Cymbeline, King of Britain 9. Julius Caesar 10. King Lear 11. A Midsummer Night’s Dream 12. Antony and Cleopatra 13. All’s Well That Ends Well 14. The Comedy of Errors 15. Richard III Description: Hamlet, Prince of Denmark Hamlet is one of the most popular tragedies written by Shakespeare. It tells the sad story of Hamlet; the Prince of Denmark returns home after gearing of his father’s death it is then that he discovers the evil plot of his Uncle Claudius. The play is focused around how Hamlet learns the truth about his father’s death and seeks revenge – only for this to be his own downfall. Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet needs no introduction. Younger readers with be suitably introduced to one of the greatest love stories ever to be written. Romeo and Juliet is the tragic love story of the “star-crossed lovers,” Romeo and Juliet. Set in the city of Verona, Italy, the play revolves around the feud between two affluent families, the Montagues and the Capulets. Despite the enmity, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in love and wed in secret. However, the enmity between both disapproving families overpowers and leads everything to go terribly wrong. The Tragedy of Macbeth Macbeth is one of the darkest tragedies written by William Shakespeare. The play revolves around a power-hungry Scottish lord, Macbeth, and his lady, who conspire to kill King Duncan. After Duncan’s death, Macbeth ascends the throne, only to be consumed by guilt, panic and paranoia, which ultimately lead him to his doom. Timon of Athens Shakespeare’s Timon of Athens is the tale of a rich Athenian who lived a lavish life, spending his wealth on his friends. Eventually, when his wealth ceases and he asks his friends for help, Timon is shocked to find that none of them are prepared to do so. This fills him with hatred for humanity, and he goes on to live the life of a hermit. The Winter’s Tale One of Shakespeare’s most popular comedies: Set in Sicily, it revolves around King Leontes who is consumed by his doubts about his wife’s loyalty – resulting in jealous murder plots and estranged relationships. The Winter’s Tale will teach young readers the importance of mistrust and the consequences of it. The Two Gentlemen of Verona A story of friendship and how it can overcome all odds, The Two Gentlemen of Verona is another popular romantic comedy by Shakespeare. It is about two inseparable friends, Valentine and Proteus, and how their friendship is affected when they fall in love. Even though their friendship is tested, they deal with their problems and come out better than ever on the other side. The Taming of the Shrew One of Shakespeare’s most robust comedies, The Taming of the Shrew, is about Katherine, the ill-tempered daughter of a wealthy merchant in Padua. Katherine is... ...