Tales from Shakespeare

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Penguin Young Readers Group, Feb 4, 2010 - Drama - 448 pages

Discover Shakespeare s best-loved plays

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.

Other editions - View all

Tales from Shakespeare: For the Use of Young Persons
Charles Lamb,Mary Lamb
Full view - 1894
Tales from Shakespeare, Volume 1
Charles Lamb
Full view - 1908
Tales from Shakespeare, Volume 1
Charles Lamb,Mary Lamb
Full view - 1901
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About the author (2010)

Dame Judi Dench is one of the world's most celebrated actresses. She has won numerous major awards for work on both stage and screen - including an Academy Award, ten BAFTAs and a record eight Laurence Olivier Awards. In recognition of her many achievements she received an OBE in 1970, became a DBE in 1988, and in 2005 was awarded a Companion of Honour.

Bibliographic information

TitleTales from Shakespeare
Volume 15 of Puffin Classics
AuthorsCharles Lamb, Mary Lamb
ContributorsMary Lamb, Judi Dench
Editionreprint, reissue
PublisherPenguin Young Readers Group, 2010
ISBN0141321687, 9780141321684
Length448 pages
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Drama / Shakespeare
Juvenile Fiction / Classics
Juvenile Fiction / Historical / General
Juvenile Fiction / Humorous Stories
Juvenile Fiction / Performing Arts / Theater & Musicals
Juvenile Fiction / Short Stories
Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / Prejudice & Racism
  
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