The Star Child And Other Plays (1921)

By Rita Benton

Book Overview

The Star Child And Other Plays is a collection of plays written by Rita Benton and published in 1921. The book contains four plays, including the titular play, The Star Child. The other plays in the collection are The Enchanted Garden, The Princess and the Pea, and The Sleeping Beauty. Each play is a retelling of a classic fairy tale, with Benton adding her own unique twists and interpretations. The Star Child tells the story of a young boy who is born with a star on his forehead and must learn to navigate the challenges of being different. The Enchanted Garden follows a young girl who discovers a magical garden and must protect it from those who seek to destroy it. The Princess and the Pea is a humorous take on the classic tale, while The Sleeping Beauty is a more traditional retelling of the story. Overall, The Star Child And Other Plays is a charming collection of plays that will appeal to fans of fairy tales and children's literature. Benton's writing is imaginative and engaging, and her retellings of these classic tales are sure to delight readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164121618
• ISBN13: 9781164121619
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"