Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Macbeth by Tom Morgan-Jones

Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Macbeth by Tom Morgan-Jones

Is this a dagger which I see before me...? A power-hungry general, his crazed wife, three interfering witches and some terrifying ghosts... Read on, through murder and mayhem, to discover the gripping story of Macbeth, one of Shakespeare's most famous tragedies. Contains information about the background to Macbeth, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Witches and witchcraft in 16th century England are also examined, to give the context in which the play was written. The Short, Sharp Shakespeare series consists of six books that retell Shakespeare's most famous plays in modern English. Clever illustrations accompany each title, making them a great introduction to the Bard for children aged 9 and above.

Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

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ISBN 13	9780750291095
ISBN 10	0750291095
Title	Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Macbeth
Author	Tom Morgan-Jones
Series	Short Sharp Shakespeare Stories
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Hachette Children's Group
Year published	2014-10-09
Number of pages	80
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.