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Tales from Shakespeare is an English children's book written by the siblings Charles and Mary Lamb in 1807, intended "for the use of young persons" [1] while retaining as much Shakespearean language as possible. [2] Mary Lamb was responsible for retelling the comedies and Charles the tragedies. [3]
- Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, William Shakespeare, Janusz Grabiański
- 1807
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- Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, William Shakespeare, Janusz Grabiański
- 1807
Tales from Shakespeare was written by Charles Lamb (1775-1834) and his sister Mary Lamb (1764-1847) in 1807 as a prose adaptation for children. We present here the edition as illustrated by Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) in 1899 and 1909.
Bringing the plays to life in a form that encourages readers to enjoy and explore, Tales from Shakespeare provides an entertaining and informative introduction to the great works while retaining much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm.
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- Paperback
Keeping Shakespeare’s own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily accessible, this entertaining and readable collection has enthralled both children and adults ever since it first appeared in 1807. Here Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies and comedies come to life.
- Mass Market Paperback
Sep 15, 2022 · In 'Tales from Shakespeare', Charles Lamb, along with his sister Mary Lamb, masterfully retells the enchanting plays of Shakespeare for a younger audience. Crafted with an enduring literary...
May 27, 2010 · 4.8 207 ratings. See all formats and editions. Discover Shakespeare's best-loved plays These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and the drama of Pericles.
- Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb
