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Cymbeline

A tale retold from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit, 1907

This story is adapted from Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare (1907) by E. Nesbit, itself a retelling of William Shakespeare's late romance Cymbeline (c. 1609–10). The play weaves together themes of jealousy, loyalty, forgiveness, and reunion. A few period terms have been modernised. This story is worth a reader's time because it shows how quickly trust can be destroyed by lies and pride, and how difficult—and precious—it is to rebuild what has been broken. Shakespeare explores the human capacity for both terrible mistakes and redemptive love.

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Blue · Independent readers, confidentTypical starting range: ages 12–14

Length

long · about 1032 words in 5 sections · 2 pictures

Source

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare

First published

1907

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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