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From the repertoire of William Shakespeares most remarkable romantic comedies and classical tragedies Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is a keepsake collection for all lovers of literature. From Portias spontaneous wit to Desdemonas untainted innocence Cordelias candour to Romeo and Juliets tragic tale of passionate love Tales from Shakespeare explores all facets of human personality with utmost sensitivity and great finesse. Charles and Mary Lamb promise their young readers a unique rediscovery of the Bards 20 phenomenal plays bringing them closer to the relevance of the revered authors prose and verse in the 21st century. The language is simple the literary flavour is intact and the reading experience is exceptionally soul-satisfying. This collection is a perfect companion for all seasons.
CHARLES LAMB (1775-1834) an English essayist and playwright is best-known for his collection of essays Essays of Elia. His older sister MARY LAMB (1764-1847) was an English writer Despite his unstable mental state Charles Lamb enjoyed an active social life with his London salon as a weekly meeting place for the most eminent authors artists and actors of the era. However Marys mental state was more unstable than her brothers and in 1976 she suffered from a nervous breakdown after which she was put in the care of her younger brother In 1807 encouraged by their close friend novelist and philosopher William Godwin they both collaborated to write the groundbreaking book Tales from Shakespeare aiming at simplifying 20 of Shakespeares plays for young readers. The book is one of the worlds leading classics today
