Mary Ann Lamb was an English writer, best known for her significant literary collaboration with her brother, Charles. Together, they produced the collection "Tales from Shakespeare," a work that continues to define their literary legacy. Her writing is distinguished by its unique perspective and profound insight into the human psyche. She was an integral part of a vibrant literary circle that significantly influenced the intellectual landscape of her era.
Classic / British English This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare's plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature
Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays Charles and Mary Lamb have delighted generations of adults as well as children with their famed prose renderings of Shakespeare's originals. Bringing the plays to life in a form that encourages readers to enjoy and explore, "Tales from Shakespeare" provides an entertaining and informative introduction to the great works while retaining much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm. It is a captivating work of Romantic storytelling as well as the original literary homage to the Bard.
Published under the pseudonym "Elia," Charles Lamb’s book, by turns witty, insightful, self-deprecating, and philosophical, offers an unusually warm, human glimpse of life in a circle that included such luminaries as Coleridge, Wordsworth, and William Hazlitt. Published in The London Magazine in the early 1820s, these often nostalgic essays are important documents in the development of autobiographical writing which gained him a devoted following among 19th-century readers.
Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.
Volume 2 - in large print
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making historical texts more readable, ensuring that important works remain available to a wider audience.
A Journey of Ordinary Existence with Questions to Ponder Along the Way
The narrative offers a heartfelt exploration of life and courage, resonating with readers of all ages through its honesty and motivational themes. It invites reflection and insight, encouraging readers to connect with the journey presented. While it features a Rabbit, the story transcends its surface, prompting deeper contemplation about what truly matters in life.
Charles Lamb, an influential English essayist and poet, is celebrated for his works, particularly "Essays of Elia" and "Tales from Shakespeare," which he co-wrote with his sister, Mary. He was a key figure in a vibrant literary circle, befriending notable writers like Coleridge and Wordsworth. Lamb's charm and literary contributions have earned him the title of "the most lovable figure in English literature," as noted by his biographer, E. V. Lucas. His legacy continues to resonate in the literary world.
Charles Lamb, a distinguished English essayist, collaborated with his sister, Mary, to create enthralling prose retellings for young readers of some of Shakespeare's most beloved works. This selection from their 1807 publications features The Tempest ; A Midsummer Night's Dream ; As You Like It ; The Merchant of Venice ; King Lear ; Macbeth ; The Taming of the Shrew ; Romeo and Juliet ; Hamlet ; and Othello ."What these tales shall have been to the young readers," Charles Lamb wrote, "that and much more it is the writers' wish that the true plays of Shakespeare may prove to them in older years — enrichers of the fancy, strengtheners of virtue, a withdrawing from all selfish and mercenary thoughts, a lesson of all sweet and honorable thoughts and actions. To teach courtesy, benignity, generosity, for of examples, teaching these virtues, his pages are full."Simple and compelling, these vibrant retellings of the great playwright's timeless tales will undoubtedly charm readers of all ages.
