Stories from Shakespeare.Geraldine McCaughrean Geraldine McCaughrean (pronounced "Mc-cork-ran")[1] (born 6 June 1951) is a British children's novelist. Early life McCaughrean was born in North London, attending Enfield County School,[2] . 1994/2001. Read by James Wilby. 3 Tapes. 3.75 hrs. Chivers Children's Audio. 0-7540-5260-5. $29.95. Vinyl; plot, reader notes. JS* Wilby has a perfect Shakespearean voice and seems to enjoy being the vehicle for retelling re·tell·ing n. A new account or an adaptation of a story: a retelling of a Roman myth. the stories of Romeo and Juliet Romeo and Juliet star-crossed lovers die as teenagers. [Br. Lit.: Romeo and Juliet] See : Death, Premature Romeo and Juliet archetypal star-crossed lovers. [Br. Lit. , Henry the Fifth, Othello, Julius Caesar Julius Caesar: see Caesar, Julius. , and others. The writing is exceptionally fine, too. A real pleasure to listen to, and sure to be helpful for teachers and parents introducing the plays to YAs who are just becoming acquainted with the Bard. Mary I. Purucker, Beverly Hills P.L., Beverly Hills, CA |
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