Twelfth Night
A Shortened Version in the Original Language with Explanatory Links by Modern Narrators
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- €2.49
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- €2.49
Publisher Description
The Shorter Shakespeare series Twelfth Night is a shortened, original language version with stunning photos from a variety of productions. It is the ideal, accessible introduction to the play for young people from the age of 10 and for students and adults too. There is a helpful commentary from modern narrators and useful footnotes.
Editor Tracy Irish works for the Royal Shakespeare Company Education Department. This edition is the set text for a Stanford University Education Program for Gifted Youth course.
‘Fantastic. I couldn’t have a more perfect text. Our kids are really enjoying every moment of it - even the less able ones.’ Prue Greene, Australian Curriculum Advisers
‘These scripts make the plays accessible to students who might otherwise be deterred by their length, if not by the language and numerous sub plots ... They cater for the needs of widely differing abilities & should succeed in making Shakespeare fun.’ The School Librarian
‘Excellent value for money’ G Jones, Woodlands School, Basildon
‘Excellent - will open up Shakespeare to pupils with a range of literacy difficulties who could be discouraged by the original.’ Special Needs Information Press Newsletter
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Bruce Coville's latest adaptation of one of the Bard's masterpieces, William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, illus. by Tim Raglin, will forsooth elicit applause-and laughter-from youngsters as it transports them to ancient Illyria where not all is as it appears. With an abundance of quotations from the original play plus smooth scene transitions, the accessible narrative reveals the plot's ample comical convolutions, put into merry motion with the shipwrecked Viola's decision to disguise herself as a young man to gain entry into the court of Duke Orsino. Raglin's earth-toned, etching-like art enhances the robust humor with its caricature portraits of the players.
