Thematic elements, some bullying, war images and brief language. When author A.A. Milne creates the Winnie-the-Pooh books after World War I, their success comes at a price for the author and his family.

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theatre of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities. Here is a modern version of one of his most brilliantly realized tragedies, this powerful tale of the agin King Lear, his too-rash decisions, and his betrayal at the hands of his own family becomes a powerful, unforgettable tale for today's reader. Modern English...