Description
King Henry V (Shakespeare Stories)
Paperback
by Matthews, Andrew; Shakespeare, William
- Publisher : Orchard Books (2003), 64 pages
- Language : English
- Paperback : 2009
- ISBN-10 : ?184121342X
- ISBN-13 : 9781841213422
- Weight : 1.05
- Dimensions : 19.6×1.4×12.8 cm
A thrilling retelling of this fantastic historical play. With Notes on Shakespeare and the Globe Theatre and Patriotism in Henry V.
Reviews
Average Rating:
3.7 rating based on 377 ratings (all editions)
ISBN-10: 184121342X
ISBN-13: 9781841213422
Goodreads: 156576
Author(s):
Publisher: Orchard Books
Published: //2003
The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony Ross, provide an introduction to this important part of our cultural heritage in the most enjoyable way. Perfect for school use as the National Curriculum specifies that two Shakespeare stories are studied as part of English Literary Heritage KS3 and 4. Also optional at KS2. The notes highlighting themes in the specific stories will help to focus discussions.
3.7 rating based on 377 ratings (all editions)
ISBN-10: 184121342X
ISBN-13: 9781841213422
Goodreads: 156576
Author(s):
Published: //2003
The stories come originally from the highly successful gift collection The Orchard Book of Shakespeare Stories. Also included are useful notes on the themes within the stories and a background to the Globe theatre. Andrew Matthews's vibrant and accessible retellings, coupled with expressive and funny illustrations by Tony Ross, provide an introduction to this important part of our cultural heritage in the most enjoyable way. Perfect for school use as the National Curriculum specifies that two Shakespeare stories are studied as part of English Literary Heritage KS3 and 4. Also optional at KS2. The notes highlighting themes in the specific stories will help to focus discussions.
