Shakespeare Made Easy
A Midsummer Night's Dream
(Author) Alan DurbandThe Shakespeare Made Easy series aims to take the fear out of Shakespeare. By having Shakespearean and Modern English facing each other, pupils will find it easier to comprehend the text. Through discussion of the life, work and theatre of Shakespeare pupils can gain a more rounded understanding of these classic works.
Alan Durband
Alan Durband (1927–1993) was a British educator, author, and co-founder of the Liverpool Everyman Theatre. He taught English at the Liverpool Institute High School for Boys, where he notably instructed Paul McCartney. Durband authored the "Shakespeare Made Easy" series, presenting Shakespeare's plays with modern English translations to enhance accessibility for students. His contributions to literature and education have had a lasting impact on the study and appreciation of English literature.
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