William Shakespeare
42) Othello
Author
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Description
A prose retelling of Shakespeare's play in which a jealous general is duped into thinking that his wife has been unfaithful, with tragic consequences. Includes background information, character summary, and commonly asked questions.
Author
Pub. Date
2007
Language
English
Description
This engaging retelling of one of Shakespeares last plays uses a fascinating and unique combination of intensity and whimsy. A story of redemption and the strength of friendship and true love, "The Winters Tale" is perhaps also Covilles most eloquent retelling yet, complemented masterfully by illustrator Pham. Full color.
47) Twelfth night
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1994
Language
English
Description
A retelling in rhymed couplets of Shakespeare's comedy about the loves of the twins Viola and Sebastian is accompanied by illustrations created by second graders.
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Sex and power drive the action of William Shakespeare's Measure for Measure. Set in today's British army this is a modern realization of a classic problem play where every character must justify their own private morality in a world bereft of discipline and authority. Critics rave that this contemporary dramatization is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare.
51) Henry V
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
A presentation of William Shakespeare's chronicle play, Henry V, in which he attempted to present a full-length portrait of the ideal king in action, and used his loftiest rhetoric to this purpose.