Free digital classic
Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare
by Nesbit, E. (Edith), Shakespeare, William
- Reading format
- EPUB in Folarin Bookstore Digital
- Language
- en
About this book
Creators: E. Nesbit (1858-1924) and William Shakespeare (1564-1616) "Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare" by E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare is a collection published in 1907 that retells Shakespeare's plays for young readers. Nesbit transforms twenty of Shakespeare's most famous works into accessible stories, sometimes opening with "Once upon a time." The collection includes tales from comedies, tragedies, and romances, supplemented with a Shakespeare biography, pronunciation guide, and famous quotations. Nesbit skillfully weaves original Shakespearean language into her retellings, creating what critics praised as "pure entertainment" that captures each play's essence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 3211