by Charles Lamb (Author), Mary Lamb (Author), Charles Lamb (Author), Mary Lamb (Author), Judi Dench (Introduction)
With an introduction by Dame Judi Dench. TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel of Shakespeare's language and the tales are classic literature in their own right.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 382
Edition: Reissue
Publisher: Puffin Classics
Published: 04 Feb 2010
ISBN 10: 0141321687
ISBN 13: 9780141321684
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: 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 A Midsummer Night's Dream and the heartbreak of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's beautiful language and humanity, and his wit and wisdom, are faithfully conveyed in these classic retellings.