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Shakespeare's Hamlet in Plain English    by C.J. B.
Price: Free! 37590 words. Language: English. Published on May 9, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

In the language of Shakespeare, meaning can seem obscure, its style elaborate and theatrical. This work presents the language of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, Hamlet, in more natural and readily comprehensible English. This may prove of some value for studying, understanding and gaining superior appreciation of, and insight into, the play.
So Long As There's Verona    by Peter Stephenson
Price: Free! 8950 words. Language: British English. Published on July 4, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

This is a children's comedy version of “Romeo and Juliet,” originally written in 2011 as a Year 6 leavers' play. It can just as easily be used at any time of the year, as presented here in its Smashwords edition. It would suit Year 6 (approx age. 11), of course, but could be performed by Year 5 or Year 7. The play retains the essential Shakespeare storyline.
Filling the Cheap Seats    by Vincent Poirier
Price: Free! 19880 words. Language: English. Published on August 5, 2012. Essay » Literature.

Do you think of Shakespeare as something you had to read in school? Or do you think of Shakespeare as that famous author that you ought to read but that you never get around to? If you do, then Filling the Cheap Seats aims to convince you that Shakespeare is fun! This short book offers fun thoughts and unusual ideas about Shakespeare the playwright and his thirty seven plays.
Playing Puck    by Scott Williams
Price: Free! 5770 words. Language: English. Published on April 24, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

A retelling of "A Midsummer Night's Dream" through the eyes of a less bumbling Puck...