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Tales from Shakespeare

By: Contributor(s): Publication details: New Delhi: Peacock Books, 2014. Description: 313pISBN:
  • 9788124800942
Subject(s): Summary: An enthralling retelling of Shakespeare’s twenty masterpieces, Tales from Shakespeare is a real feast of simple words flavored with those tasty tidbits of Shakespearean language which appeared to Charles & Mary Lamb comprehensible. Conveying Shakespeare’s wit, wisdom and humanity and retaining the grandeur and depth of the source texts, the powerful themes and unforgettable characterization of his plays have been so skilfully distilled into elegant narratives that they can be enjoyed as classic tales in their own right. What could be better introduction to Shakespeare’s plays than the delightful prose adaptations of Lamb!
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An enthralling retelling of Shakespeare’s twenty masterpieces, Tales from Shakespeare is a real feast of simple words flavored with those tasty tidbits of Shakespearean language which appeared to Charles & Mary Lamb comprehensible. Conveying Shakespeare’s wit, wisdom and humanity and retaining the grandeur and depth of the source texts, the powerful themes and unforgettable characterization of his plays have been so skilfully distilled into elegant narratives that they can be enjoyed as classic tales in their own right. What could be better introduction to Shakespeare’s plays than the delightful prose adaptations of Lamb!

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