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This engaging volume presents all 36 plays from William Shakespeare's First Folio in clear, accessible prose. Written specifically for children, it transforms the original comedies, tragedies, and histories into engaging stories that capture the spirit of Shakespeare's timeless drama while offering a readable entry point for younger audiences.
First publish date: 1956
Genre: Drama & Plays/Drama
Authors: Marchette Gaylord Chute
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