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  • Published: 19 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141441627
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $26.00

Tales From Shakespeare




First time in Black Classics for this famous Victorian retelling of the stories of Shakespeare's plays - sells 8-10,000/year in its PPC edition

As children, Charles and Mary Lamb took great delight in exploring their benefactor's extensive library; as adults they began writing children's books together that also appealed to all generations. In Tales of Shakespeare they wished to bring their favourite plays to life for children too young to read and appreciate Shakespeare's work. This collection of twenty of Shakespeare's stories begins with The Tempest, which explores themes of magic, power and reconciliation, and ends with Pericles, Prince of Tyre, an exotic play of love, loss and family ties. Between these two tales are twelve romances and comedies, all written by Mary, and six tragedies, all written by Charles. Each tale is told chronologically and retains much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing and rhythm. Together, they form a captivating and accessible introduction to the Bard's work.

  • Published: 19 June 2007
  • ISBN: 9780141441627
  • Imprint: Penguin Classics
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 304
  • RRP: $26.00

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Maldoror and Poems
On Sparta
Love
Annals
Military Dispatches

About the authors

Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb (1775-1834) was an English essayist, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, which he produced along with his sister, Mary Lamb.

Mary Lamb

Mary Ann Lamb (3 December 1764 – 20 May 1847) was an English writer, the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb. She is best known today for her collaboration with Charles on the collection Tales from Shakespeare.