A Treasury of Shakespeare's Verse

By William Shakespeare, Emma Chichester Clark (illustrator),

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An engaging introduction to Shakespeare, this lyrically llustrated anthology has been carefully edited to be accessible both to older children and teenagers. More then 200 short gems of verse, arranged in thematic sections -- heroics and love, good and evil, fun and frolic, magic and mystery -- capture the rich,…

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1 author picked A Treasury of Shakespeare's Verse as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Cassia Hall

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This book is a beautifully illustrated work of art. I absolutely adore the well-chosen excerpts from some of the Bard's most famous plays, including his fantasy ones (The Tempest and Midsummer Night’s Dream). This book contains some of the most beautiful passages in the English language. If you love the language of Shakespeare, you will swoon over this book. I do every single time.

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