Tales from Shakespeare
Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays - Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare breathe new life into the timeless works of the Bard. This captivating collection combines Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm with engaging storytelling. Penguin Classics, a trusted publisher for over 70 years, offers this authoritative edition with introductions and notes by esteemed scholars and contemporary authors. Discover the magic of Shakespeare's plays through this acclaimed literary homage.
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Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays
Charles and Mary Lamb have delighted generations of adults as well as children with their famous prose versions of Shakespeare's original works. The Tales from Shakespeare book brings the plays to life in a way that encourages readers to enjoy and explore. It is an entertaining and informative introduction to Shakespeare's great works, while still maintaining much of the lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm. This captivating piece of Romantic storytelling is also a tribute to the original literary genius of Shakespeare.
For over seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With a collection of more than 1700 titles, Penguin Classics offers a diverse range of the best works from throughout history and across different genres and disciplines. Readers trust this series for its authoritative texts, which are enhanced by introductions and notes from distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Brand: Penguin Random House
Publisher Date: 12/18/2007
Author: Charles & Mary Lamb
Dimensions: 7.78 x 5.28 x 0.77
UPC: 9780141441627
Pages: 270
