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Storm in a Teacup

William Shakespeare, Edith Nesbit

Publisher: Sovereign

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Shakespeare instructed by delighting. His comedies and tragedies contain more actual wisdom than the whole body of English learning. He is the teacher of all good – pity, generosity, true courage, love. His bright wit is cut out into little stars. This collection of Shakespeare tales includes: The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, Cymbeline. These timeless stories are retold in modern English retaining all key elements of Shakespeare's original storyline, characters and wisdoms.
Available since: 03/04/2018.

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