Tales of Shakespeare (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161455298)

Tales of Shakespeare is a collection of stories based on the plays of William Shakespeare, retold in a simplified manner by Charles and Mary Lamb. The book includes twenty of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello. Each story is written in a narrative style that is easy to understand and is accompanied by beautiful illustrations that help bring the tales to life. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is a great way to introduce children to the works of Shakespeare. It provides a delightful way to enjoy the timeless stories and characters of the world's most celebrated playwright.There was a certain island in the sea, the only inhabitants of which were an old man, whose name was Prospero, and his daughter Miranda, a very beautiful young lady. She came to this island so young, that she had no memory of having seen any other human face than her father's.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Charles Lamb
ISBN-10: 1161455299
ISBN-13: 9781161455298
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 218
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.56d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 12.8
Point Value: 23
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 52298 / Tales from Shakespeare (Unabridged)