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The Tempest (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

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Fiction
Roman

A charming retelling of this magical tale of power and justice. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Power in the Tempest. 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.

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Langue : Français

Macbeth (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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 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.

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Langue : Français

Henry V (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism in Henry V.

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Langue : Français

Romeo And Juliet (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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. 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.

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Langue : Français

Twelfth Night (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

Twins cause trouble in this classic Shakespeare comedy! With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Appearance in Twefth Night.

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Langue : Français

As You Like It (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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! A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's classic comedy of mistaken identity.

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Langue : Français

Much Ado About Nothing (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

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Fiction
Roman

A lively retelling of Shakespeare's famous work about the foolish ways people behave when they're in love. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Love and Lies in Much Ado About Nothing.

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Langue : Français

Richard Iii (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

Andrew Matthews brings another historical tale to life for young readers. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Villainy in Richard III. 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.

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Langue : Français

The Merchant of Venice (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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.

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Langue : Français

Antony and Cleopatra (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

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Fiction
Roman

A wonderful retelling of Shakespeare's thrilling tale of love torn apart by history. With notes on Shakespeare and the Globe theatre and Love and Death in Anthony and Cleopatra. 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.

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Langue : Français

A Midsummer Night's Dream (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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.

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Langue : Français

The Taming of the Shrew (a Shakespeare Story)

Matthews, Andrew

Orchard Books

Livre
Fiction
Roman

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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Langue : Français