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All's Well That Ends Well

From Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit, first published 1907

E. Nesbit retold Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies for young readers in Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, first published in 1907. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. All's Well That Ends Well explores the consequences of pride, the nature of honour, and whether love can be earned or commanded. Helena's resourcefulness and patience test Bertram's shallow values, and the story asks whether a forced marriage can become a true one. This is a tale of transformation—both of circumstance and character—and it rewards readers who notice the gap between what people say and what they do.

Band

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

Length

long · about 1095 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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