Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Macbeth

Author: Anna Claybourne Tom Morgan-Jones
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Category: Literary Studies: General, Drama, Plays
Age Group: 5-9
Book Format: Paperback

Is this a dagger which I see before me...?A power-hungry general, his crazed wife, three interfering witches and some terrifying ghosts... Read on, through murder and mayhem, to discover the gripping story of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies.Contains information about the background to Macbeth, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Witches and witchcraft in 16th century England are also examined, to give the context in which the play was written. The Short, Sharp Shakespeare series consists of six books that retell Shakespeare's most famous plays in modern English. Clever illustrations accompany each title, making them a great introduction to the Bard for children aged 9 and above.

About Anna Claybourne
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

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SKU BK-9780750281126
Barcode # 9780750281126
Brand Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Artist / Author Anna Claybourne Tom Morgan-Jones
Shipping Weight 0.1300kg
Shipping Width 0.132m
Shipping Height 0.060m
Shipping Length 0.198m
Assembled Length 19.800m
Assembled Height 60.000m
Assembled Width 13.200m
Type Paperback

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