Download or read book William Shakespeare s Love s Labor s Lost written by David Bruce and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's LOVE'S LABOR'S LOST. People who read this retelling first will find the original play much easier to understand and read. Do you know a language other than English? If you do, I give you permission to translate this book, copyright your translation, publish or self-publish it, and keep all the royalties for yourself. (Do give me credit, of course, for the original retelling.) I would like to see my retellings of classic literature used in schools, so I give permission to the country of Finland (and all other countries) to give copies of this book to all students forever. I also give permission to the state of Texas (and all other states) to give copies of this book to all students forever. I also give permission to all teachers to give copies of this book to all students forever. Teachers need not actually teach my retellings. Teachers are welcome to give students copies of my eBooks as background material. For example, if they are teaching Homer's Iliad and Odyssey, teachers are welcome to give students copies of my Virgil's Aeneid: A Retelling in Prose and tell students, "Here's another ancient epic you may want to read in your spare time."
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Love s Labor s Lost A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-06-07 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Love's Labor's Lost." People who read this version first will find the original play much easier to read and understand.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Troilus and Cressida A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-03-12 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cressida has a problem. During the Trojan War, she falls in love with the young Trojan warrior Troilus and eventually sleeps with him. Almost immediately, she is sent to the Greek camp in exchange for an important Trojan prisoner because her father, a Trojan seer who has turned traitor and joined the Greeks, wants her with him. In the Greek camp, one Greek leader kisses her, and then another, and then another. The kisses are supposed to be in greeting, but this is a dangerous situation for a young woman to be in. Will Cressida be true to her vow to be faithful to Troilus? Will Cressida find a male Greek protector? Will Cressida fall in love with a Greek warrior? And is Thersites, a Greek who is deformed in body, also deformed in mind? Or is his cynicism fully and completely justified? Is Cressida the slut Thersites thinks she is?
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Antony and Cleopatra A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-07-19 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Romeo and Juliet A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-07-23 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read version of William Shakespeare's ""Romeo and Juliet."" Prologue The Capulets and the Montagues ? two families, very much alike in most respects ? in the beautiful city of Verona, Italy, battle each other because of a long-standing feud. Because of this feud, the hands of the citizens of Verona become dirty with the blood of other citizens of Verona. The two families have given birth to two children ? a boy named Romeo and a girl named Juliet ? who become ill-fated lovers and commit suicide. The burial of these lovers also buries the quarrel between their two families. These lovers? story is told in this book.
Download or read book Jason and the Argonauts written by David Bruce and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-24 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Jason and the Argonauts: A Retelling in Prose of Apollonius of Rhodes' Argonautica" by David Bruce is a captivating reinterpretation of the ancient Greek myth of Jason and his legendary quest for the Golden Fleece. Drawing from the original epic poem by Apollonius of Rhodes, Bruce masterfully retells the tale, bringing to life the heroic exploits of Jason and his band of Argonauts as they embark on a perilous journey across the seas. Through vivid prose and rich descriptions, Bruce immerses readers in the world of Greek mythology, weaving together elements of adventure, romance, and divine intervention. From encounters with mythical creatures to dramatic confrontations with gods and goddesses, the retelling captures the epic scale and timeless appeal of the ancient legend. "Jason and the Argonauts" is a thrilling adventure that transports readers to a world of heroism and wonder, inviting them to rediscover the timeless allure of one of antiquity's greatest tales.
Download or read book Christopher Marlowe s Doctor Faustus Retellings of the 1604 A Text and the 1616 B Text written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-06-23 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doctor Faustus writes a deed of gift of his soul to Lucifer in return for twenty-four years of having a demon to be his servant and do whatever he says. For twenty-four years, Faustus enjoys himself, playing tricks and enjoying the company of important rulers. But now the twenty-fours are coming to an end. A Good Angel tries to get Faustus to repent, but a Bad Angel tells Faustus that he cannot repent. At the stroke of twelve, Lucifer will carry Faustus' soul to Hell. The clock strikes one É. DOCTOR FAUSTUS was printed in two versions: one in 1604 and one in 1616. This volume contains easy-to-read retellings of both versions.
Download or read book The Trojan War and Its Aftermath Four Epic Poems Retold written by David Bruce and published by BoD - Books on Demand. This book was released on 2024-04-01 with total page 508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Trojan War and Its Aftermath: Four Epic Poems Retold" by David Bruce is a captivating retelling of the timeless tales surrounding the legendary conflict of the Trojan War and its far-reaching consequences. Drawing from ancient sources such as Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," as well as other classical works, Bruce weaves together a rich tapestry of myths, heroes, and gods to create a compelling narrative that brings the ancient world to life. Through vivid prose and meticulous attention to detail, Bruce guides readers through the epic events of the Trojan War, from the famed duel between Achilles and Hector to the cunning stratagems of Odysseus and the tragic fall of Troy. Along the way, he introduces readers to a host of unforgettable characters, from the valorous warriors to the cunning goddesses, each with their own motivations and desires. But Bruce's narrative doesn't end with the fall of Troy; instead, he explores the aftermath of the war and its impact on the heroes and heroines who survived. From the trials of Odysseus as he struggles to find his way home to the tragic fate of the Trojan women, Bruce delves deep into the human drama and emotional resonance of these timeless stories, revealing the enduring power of myth to illuminate the human condition.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Coriolanus A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-22 with total page 187 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read version of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Coriolanus." People who read this retelling first will find Shakespeare's play easier to read and understand.
Download or read book William s Shakespeare s Othello A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-08-24 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Titus Andronicus A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-08-16 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Titus Andronicus." People who read this retelling first will find the original play much easier to understand and read.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Richard III A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-02-08 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare Richard II A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-05-06 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Richard II." People who read this version first will find the original play much easier to read and understand.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Henry V A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-01-20 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's "Henry V," a history play that includes King Henry V of England's victory in the Battle of Agincourt.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Timon of Athens A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012-03-29 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timon of Athens has a problem. He has been immensely wealthy, and immensely generous, but some of his debts are due, and he has no money. But he is positive that his friends, to whom he has been immensely generous, will be just as generous to him. His steward, Flavius, is not so positive that these friends of Timon will be generous.
Download or read book William Shakespeare s The Winter s Tale A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2015-05-02 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book William Shakespeare s Julius Caesar A Retelling in Prose written by David Bruce and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-10-23 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an easy-to-read retelling of William Shakespeare's tragedy "Julius Caesar," which could have been titled "The Tragedy of Marcus Junius Brutus."
