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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.
Hamlet (Shakespeare Made Sleazy)    by Robin Qwerty
Price: Free! 54190 words. Language: English. Published on August 19, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

Hamlet is the story of a young Danish prince coping with the murder of his father and his mother's remarriage to his uncle...who, by the way, happened to murder her first husband. Messed up, right? Shakespeare says it well, and the "Shakespeare Made Sleazy" series has his word against ours in a side-by-side, Shakespeare by Sleazy modern interpretation of the classic tale.
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.
The Awakened Beauty or Penelope’s Odyssey    by Dmitry Berger
You set the price! 28930 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2012. Fiction » Erotica » Comedy/Humor.

After she is awakened by a true love’s kiss, Sleeping Beauty finds out that being married to her “charming” Prince is a far cry from a fairy tale ending. Rejected by her man, she seeks love by embarking on a turbulent journey of self-discovery in this distinctive combination of high drama, comedy and utter lewdness, as the Great Bard would probably do in a play for a cultured audience of 18+.
The African Tragedian    by Robin Peters
Price: $4.99 USD. 5830 words. Language: English. Published on February 17, 2012. Plays » American / African American.

Ira Aldridge, America's earliest important Black actor, became one of the most celebrated Shakespearean actors of nineteenth century Europe. This dramatic montage traces the joyous moment that performance can bring and the hurtful reality of being Black during racial slavery.
Shakespeare's Premiere of The Merchant of Venice    by David Schajer
Price: $9.99 USD. 43000 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

William Shakespeare's most problematic "problem play" solved for the first time! This adaptation answers many unsolved questions: What does the play mean? Why did Shakespeare write it as a comedy? What makes it funny? When did Shakespeare write the play? Why did he write the play? Why is the play so misunderstood? Was Shakespeare really anti-Semitic? Why is Shylock the hero?
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.
Shakespeare's Premiere of Hamlet    by David Schajer
Price: $9.99 USD. 40330 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

William Shakespeare's most famous play solved for the first time! This adaptation answers many unsolved questions: Who was Hamlet? When was Hamlet written? Why did Shakespeare write Hamlet? What did Shakespeare's audience think of the play? Why is it Shakespeare's greatest play?
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...
Shakespeare's Premiere of Richard III    by David Schajer
Price: $9.99 USD. 39970 words. Language: English. Published on May 3, 2012. Plays » Shakespeare.

William Shakespeare's famous play is solved for the first time! This adaptation answers many unsolved questions: Who was Richard III? When was Richard III written? Why did Shakespeare write Richard III? What did Shakespeare's audience think of Richard III? Why is this play so important in Shakespeare's life?