Shakespeare For Children: Tales From Shakespeare (1879)
Synopsis
Shakespeare For Children: Tales From Shakespeare (1879) is a book written by William Shakespeare, which includes a collection of stories adapted from his most famous plays. The book is intended for children and young readers, and is designed to introduce them to the world of Shakespeare in a way that is both engaging and accessible.The book includes a total of 20 stories, each of which is based on one of Shakespeare's plays. The stories have been adapted to be more suitable for children, with simplified language and a focus on the key themes and characters of each play. Some of the plays included in the book are Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, Hamlet, and A Midsummer Night's Dream.The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings, which help to bring the stories to life and capture the imagination of young readers. The illustrations are simple, yet detailed, and are designed to appeal to both boys and girls.Overall, Shakespeare For Children: Tales From Shakespeare (1879) is a wonderful introduction to the world of Shakespeare for young readers. The book is well-written, engaging, and beautifully illustrated, making it the perfect gift for any child who loves stories and wants to explore the works of one of the greatest playwrights of all time.Illustrated by John Moye Smith.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- ISBN: 9781165790593
- Number of pages: 290
- Dimensions: 191 x 235 x 15 mm
- Weight: 503g
- Languages: English
