Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare
Published: 2002
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"Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare" by Charles and Mary Lamb is a collection of retellings of William Shakespeare's plays, aimed at young readers. The stories adapt classic works such as "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" into accessible narratives while preserving the essence of the original plots and characters. The Lamb siblings emphasize themes of love, betrayal, and the supernatural, bringing Shakespeare's vibrant world to life through simple yet engaging prose. Their goal is to introduce children to the richness of Shakespeare’s works and inspire a lasting appreciation for literature and storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Tales From Shakespeare .
This book was published in 2002 by Canongate Books .
Brother and sister Charles and Mary Lamb wrote these adaptive tales from Shakespeare in 1807; whose popularity and accessibility has stood the test of time. Martin Jarvis, who has adapted the stories in this book for younger readers, first discovered Just William when he was nine years old. He made his first adaptation of a William story for BBC radio in 1973 and since then his broadcast readings have become classics in their own right. Martin is an award-winning actor who has appeared in numerous stage plays, television series and films
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