The William Shakespeare Easy Classic Children's Collection (Series 1) illustrated 10 Books Set - Ages 7-9 - Paperback Sweet Cherry Publishing

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‘All the world’s a stage’ … For over four centuries, the works of William Shakespeare have delighted theatre-goers all over the globe. In this boxset, we present ten of Shakespeare’s classic plays specially adapted into an easy-to-follow story format and fully illustrated. This set is the perfect introduction to the genius of ‘the Bard’. Readers of all ages can find joy in his comedies and learn from his tragedies as we follow the lives and loves of classic characters. To read, or not to read … well that’s an easy one to start with! Titles in this set: 1. Romeo and Juliet 2. Anthony and Cleopatra 3. A Midsummer Night's Dream 4. As You Like It 5. Cymbeline 6. Hamlet 7. Much Ado About Nothing 8. Julius Caesar 9. All's Well That Ends Well 10. King Lear. Description: Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet is the most famous love story in the world. Romeo and Juliet's families hate each other but when the two young people fall in love, can they bring their families together and be happy? Anthony and Cleopatra Antony and Cleopatra is set in ancient Rome and Egypt, and portrays real events from Roman history. Antony, a Roman general, and Cleopatra, the Queen of Egypt fall in love. But their passion leads to tragedy. A Midsummer Night's Dream A Midsummer Night's Dream starts with trouble in the Fairy Kingdom King Oberon wants to teach Queen Titania a lesson. It's up to Puck, a playful sprite, to do the king's bidding but many mishaps and mix-ups follow. As You Like It As You Like It is set in the Forest of Arden, where life is peaceful for those who live there. But for Rosalind - the daughter of an exiled duke-things become complicated when her true love, Orlando, flees to the forest, Together, they become caught up in a thrilling game of love and deception. Cymbeline Cymbeline is the King of Britain He decides that his daughter, Imogen must marry his horrid stepson, Cloten. When Cymbeline learns that Imogen is secretly married to another man, he banishes her husband, Will they ever be reunited? Hamlet Hamlet is the Prince of Denmark When a ghostly figure appears to the prince, he discovers the awful truth about his father's death. His quest for revenge leads him into a world of mayhem, madness and murder. Much Ado About Nothing Much Ado About Nothing takes place in Messina in Italy. It follows Hero and Claudio, a young couple, and the constantly arguing Beatrice and Benedick. But the jealous Don John complicates their lives with his scheming, and everything goes horribly wrong. Julius Caesar Julius Caesar is Rome's greatest general. He returns to the city celebrating a glorious victory. But among the cheering crowds, a group of conspirators are determined to stop him from becoming emperor. Will they succeed? All's Well That Ends Well All's Well That Ends Well is the story of Helena, an orphaned, low-born girl who is desperately in love with Bertram, a nobleman. He swears he will never be her husband. Can Helena ever convince Bertram to love her back? King...