The King Arthur Collection

Perhaps the greatest legend of all British history, the stories around King Arthur have been told and retold every generation.

As well as learning the key elements of the myth, students will discover the possible historical reality, and look at how a story can grow as it is told.

Sword in the stone
Every myth starts somewhere. Let’s meet a young Arthur as he does something impossible.

Merlin
Meet the wizard who found Arthur and guided him through his reign as king.

The Knights of The Round Table
Meet Arthur’s famous brave warriors, held to the highest code of honour, and led by Lancelot du Lac.

Arthur meets Guinevere
Every king needs a queen.

Excalibur
Another part of Arthur’s myth is Excalibur, his sword. This magical weapon was not the sword he pulled from the stone.

King Arthur’s Death
Unlike many heroes, King Arthur does not live beyond his stories.

Final Thoughts
Arthur’s place in popular culture, lasting images, what it all means. Suggested further reading and video list also offered

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The Shakespeare Collection

Volume 1

Although these plays are told in modern English, key quotes and passages are examined in their original form to ensure that students not only know the stories, but will recognize famous quotes when they hear them used in modern culture/

Volume 1
Table of Contents

Romeo and Juliet
Perhaps Shakespeare’s most famous story, Romeo and Juliet may not be the story you think it is. And it wasn’t created by Shakespeare.

Macbeth
Perhaps the strongest example of Shakespeare’s political plays, Macbeth deals with family, ambition and betrayal.

Much Ado About Nothing
One of Shakespeare’s comedies, Much Ado About Nothing asks if we are truly in love or just fooling ourselves.

Hamlet
The dark and haunting story of the Prince of Denmark and how his attempts to avenge his father’s death destroy everything he holds dear.

Julius Caesar
The fictionalized retelling of the death of the great Julius Caesar has become so popular that many people believe this version to be the truth.

Shakespeare in Context
The most influential writer of English, ever (yes, ever more influential that J K Rowling), most people don’t even know when they’re using Shakespeare’s ideas, stories and words.

Completion of all activities unlocks a personalized, downloadable certificate.