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Tales from Shakespeare Charles Lamb

Tales from Shakespeare By Charles Lamb

Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb


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Summary

The Lambs' Shakespeare is familiar to readers since the 1880s. Enclosed in a die-cut slipcase, this work features a selection of Charles and Wendy Lamb's prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays. From Much Ado About Nothing to Macbeth, each story features pages of illustrations that are both irreverent and wholly appropriate.

Tales from Shakespeare Summary

Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb

In this charming collectable book, there is a selection of Charles and Wendy Lamb's classic prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays that are beautifully illustrated by acclaimed artist Joelle Jolivet. The Lambs' Shakespeare, familiar to readers since the 1880s, gets a modern twist from Jolivet's vibrant and colourful art. Jolivet re-imagines the princes, royalty, fools and villains from Shakespeare's world as colourful, striking characters. From Much Ado About Nothing to Macbeth, each story features pages of illustrations that are both irreverent and wholly appropriate. Enclosed in a die-cut slipcase, the book is the perfect gift for Shakespeare fans at any age.

About Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb and sister Mary Lamb are best known for their prose adaptations of Shakespeare's plays. Joelle Jolivet is an internationally acclaimed illustrator. The New York Times gave her book 365 Penguins 'top marks in maths and art' and Publishers Weekly called her books 'vibrant/dazzling'. School Library journal said they are 'aesthetically impressive as they are informative'

Additional information

GOR006527479
9780810994539
0810994534
Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Abrams
20071101
180
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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