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Tales from Shakespeare

Charles Lamb author Mary Lamb author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK

Publishing:6th Feb '25

£7.99

This title is due to be published on 6th February, and will be despatched as soon as possible.

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Puffin Classics: the definitive collection of timeless stories, for every child


Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this bold edition of Tales from Shakespeare.

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 the drama of Pericles. They never lose the feel of his beautiful language and humanity and convey all of his wit and wisdom. These tales are classic literature in their own right.

First published in 1807, and never out of print, these stories, adapted from 20 of Shakespeare's plays, are clever and powerful summaries designed to provide children with enough plot and characterisation to allow them to understand the plays themselves when they later see or read the authentic versions.—Independent

ISBN: 9780241736272

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 35mm

Weight: 500g

432 pages