Tales From Shakespeare - Charles Lamb

Some stories stay with you long after the last page. Tales From Shakespeare - Charles Lamb is one of them – a paperback that rewards an unhurried read. Runs to about 284 pages, so it's a book you'll want to pass on to a friend when you're done.

What it's about

Tales from Shakespeare is a classic children's book written by Charles and Mary Lamb. It serves as an accessible introduction to William Shakespeare's plays, retelling a selection of his comedies and tragedies for a younger audience.Mary Lamb adapted the comedies, while Charles Lamb focused on the tragedies. Both aimed to retain the beauty of Shakespeare's language while simplifying the narratives. They omitted the more complex historical plays and adjusted the content to be more appropriate for children, removing subplots and explicit references without losing the essence of the stories.The book includes retellings of well-known plays such as Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Tempest, and Hamlet. The Lambs’ efforts helped popularise Shakespeare’s works among young readers, and their interpretations have been appreciated for their clarity and engaging storytelling.

Book details

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• Pages: 284
• Publisher: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
• Category: Prints Publications and Advit Toys

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This edition is in English.

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