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Antony And Cleopatra
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English poet and playwright, now widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "The Bard"). His surviving works consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Between 1585 and 1592 he began a successful career in London as an actor, writer, and part owner of the playing company the Lord Chamberlain's Men, later known as the King's Men. He produced most of his known work between 1590 and 1613. His early plays were mainly comedies and histories, genres he raised to the peak of sophistication and artistry by the end of the sixteenth century. Next he wrote mainly tragedies until about 1608, producing plays, such as Hamlet, King Lear, and Macbeth, considered some of the finest in the English language. In his last phase, he wrote tragicomedies and collaborated with other playwrights.
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The Swiss Family Robinson
After their ship founders at sea, members of the Robinson family find themselves stranded in an uninhabited, idyllic land. This edition includes a Reading Group guide and a Foreword by the Newbery Honor-winning author of "Shabanu, Daughter of the Wind." Originally written to entertain his four young sons, Johann David Wyss based "The Swiss Family Robinson" on Daniel Defoe's classic shipwreck story, "Robinson Crusoe" (1719). Upon its initial publication in 1812,"The Swiss Family Robinson" was received with great enthusiasm not only as a first-rate adventure story, but also as a practical guide to self-sufficiency.
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Under The Greenwood Tree
The publisher of this book utilises modern printing technologies as well as photocopying processes for reprinting and preserving rare works of literature that are out-of-print or on the verge of becoming lost. This book is one such reprint.
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The Happy Prince And Other Stories
The highest standards in editing and production have been applied to the Wordsworth Children\'s Classics, while the low price makes them affordable for everyone. Wordsworth\'s list covers a range of the best-loved stories for children, from nursery tales, classic fables, and fairy tales to stories that will appeal to older children and adults alike. Many of these volumes have contemporary illustrations, and while they are ideal for shared family reading, their attractive format will also encourage children to read for themselves. Like all Wordsworth Editions, these children\'s books represent unbeatable value.