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Encore, Mr William Shakespeare!

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Enter the world of William Shakespeare with comic-strip retellings by the award-winning Marcia Williams! Discover the story of Shakespeare’s life and experience the atmosphere of the Globe Theatre, as you take your places for performances of six of his famous plays. The Taming of the Shrew,... Read More
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Encore, Mr William Shakespeare!

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Enter the world of William Shakespeare with comic-strip retellings by the award-winning Marcia Williams!

Discover the story of Shakespeare’s life and experience the atmosphere of the Globe Theatre, as you take your places for performances of six of his famous plays. The Taming of the Shrew, Othello, Richard II, Henry IV Part 1, The Comedy of Errors and Henry V are presented in comic-strip style by the award-winning Marcia Williams, in this accessible introduction to the life and plays of William Shakespeare.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529521139

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 April 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marcia Williams

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 256.0mm

Height: 322.0mm

Weight: 520g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Marcia Williams is an award-winning author–illustrator who has retold many literary classics for children with her distinctive comic-strip style. From Shakespeare and Dickens to the Canterbury Tales and King Arthur, her humorous illustrations are hugely popular all over the world. Recent titles include Kings and Queens: Alfred the Great to King Charles III and Everyone In-Between and Greek Heroes: Top Ten Myths and Legends. She won the SLA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Information Books. Marcia lives in Surrey. www.marciawilliams.co.uk

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