This is Shakespeare's classic comedy 'Twelfth Night' retold for children growing in reading confidence and ability.
Sidney Lee Books
Sir Sidney Lee was a significant English biographer and critic whose work primarily illuminated Elizabethan authors and statesmen. He became a pivotal figure through his extensive contributions to the Dictionary of National Biography and, most notably, his in-depth life of William Shakespeare. Lee's critical analysis and editorial endeavors, including his work on Shakespeare's First Folio, established foundational scholarship for subsequent literary study.
A life of William Shakespeare
- 178 pages
- 7 hours of reading
The biography offers an in-depth exploration of William Shakespeare's life, including his upbringing, education, and family dynamics. Sidney Lee, a respected literary critic, utilizes extensive research from historical documents and literary sources to provide a detailed account of Shakespeare's career and the lasting impact of his work. This comprehensive study, published in 1898, captures the essence of the Bard of Avon, making it a significant contribution to Shakespearean scholarship.
As You Like it
- 128 pages
- 5 hours of reading
When Rosalind is banished by her uncle, who has usurped her father's throne, she flees to the forest of Arden where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters the man she loves - now a fellow exile - and resolves to remain in disguise to test his feelings for her.
Shakespeare and the Modern Stage; with Other Essays
- 154 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Focusing on the significance of Shakespeare's works, this volume offers a collection of essays that explore his impact on modern theater. It has been meticulously reformatted and redesigned to ensure clarity and readability, preserving its importance for future generations. This edition emphasizes the enduring relevance of Shakespeare in English literature while providing a modern presentation of classical insights.
Antony and Cleopatra
- 160 pages
- 6 hours of reading
Cranford is Elizabeth Gaskell's gently comic picture of life and manners in an English country village during the 1830s. It describes the small adventures in the lives of two middle-aged sisters in reduced circumstances, Matilda and Deborah Jenkyns, who do their best to maintain their standards of propriety, decency, and kindness. At the center of the novel is Miss Matty, whose warm heart and tender ways compel affection and regard from everyone around her. Also revealed are the foibles and attributes of the pompous Mrs. Jamieson and her awesome butler, the genial Captain Brown, the loyal housemaid Martha, and others. Using an intimate, gossipy voice that never turns sentimental, Gaskell skillfully conveys the old-fashioned habits, subtle class distinctions, and genteel poverty of the townspeople. Cranford is one of the author's best-loved works.
William Shakespeare
Sein Leben und seine Werke
