This delightful anthology of William Shakespeare’s best and most-loved narratives has been edited for a younger audience. The reproduced stories are brought to life by the magical artwork of Golden Age Illustrator, Arthur Rackham.
Compiled and edited by Mary and Charles Lamb, this Shakespeare anthology features some of the most poignant and well-known narratives in literary and theatrical history. Reproduced for children, this fantastic collection is the perfect introduction to the Bard for young readers.
The contents of this volume features the following narratives:
- The Tempest
- A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- Much Ado About Nothing
- King Lear
- Macbeth
- Romeo and Juliet
- Hamlet
Featuring beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Tales from Shakespeare combines the Lambs’ enchanting storytelling with the Golden Age Illustrator’s unparalleled artwork.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
The Tempest; A Midsummer Night’s Dream; The Winter’s Tale; Much Ado About Nothing; As You Like It; The Two Gentlemen of Verona; The Merchant of Venice; Cymbeline; King Lear; Macbeth; All’s Well that Ends Well; The Taming of The Shrew; The Comedy of Errors; Measure for Measure; Twelfth Night; or, What You Will; Song; Timon of Athens; Romeo and Juliet; Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; Othello
Über den Autor
Charles Lamb (1775–1834) was an English poet and essay writer born in London. He was friends with many prominent literary figures, including William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge. One of his most celebrated works is the children’s book ‘Tales from Shakespeare’ (1807), which he wrote in collaboration with his sister, Mary.