Description
This is a book for children that introduces them to the works of William Shakespeare, a famous playwright and poet who wrote about universal themes such as love, betrayal, ambition, tragedy, and jealousy. The book includes over thirty of Shakespeare's most famous and accessible verses, sonnets, and speeches, all illustrated and explained by an expert. The illustrations help bring the words to life and provide a deeper understanding of their meaning. This book has received positive reviews and is recommended as a great way to introduce children to the works of Shakespeare.
Love! Betrayal! Ambition! Tragedy! Jealousy! William Shakespeare's universal themes continue to resonate with readers of all ages more than 400 years after his death. This wonderful, fully illustrated book introduces children to the Bard and more than thirtyof his most famous and accessible verses, sonnets, and speeches. From Shall I compare thee to a summers day? to O, she doth teach the torches to burn bright! and All the worlds a stage, the words and poetry of the greatest playwright and poet spring to life on the page.
The next generation of readers, poets, and actors will be entranced by these works of Shakespeare. Each poem is illustrated and includes an explanation by an expert and definitions of important words to give kids and parents the fullest explanation of their content and impact.
"An enticing entree to the glories ofShakespeare's verse."
Kirkus Reviews "A richly illustrated selection of 31 poems and excerpts from Shakespeare's most popular works.The selected writings provide a fantastic scope of Shakespeare's oeuvre. ... L*pez's illustrations are intricate, dramatic, and moody; they help bring life and meaning to the words."
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