Stories of Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, Othello, and the Comedy of Errors
By William Shakespeare
Four famous tales of love, jealousy, proud choices and twins hiding a surprising secret.
Genres
What is Stories of Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet, King Lear, Othello, and the Comedy of Errors about?
Four famous Shakespeare stories retold for younger readers. Meet Romeo and Juliet, whose love is threatened by an ancient family feud; King Lear, an ageing ruler whose proud decisions tear his kingdom apart; Othello, a brave general betrayed by jealousy and lies; and the twins and mistaken identities that cause chaos in The Comedy of Errors. Filled with passion, danger, betrayal and comic confusion, these lively retellings introduce readers to some of Shakespeare’s best-known plays.
About the author
William Shakespeare was a famous writer from England who created many wonderful plays and poems. He wrote exciting stories like 'Romeo and Juliet', 'Hamlet', and 'A Midsummer Night’s Dream'. Shakespeare’s words and characters are still loved today, making him one of the most important storytellers in the world.
Pages
101 pages
Reading age
Older Junior (10-15)
This edition
1994
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