| Description |
vii, 363 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 345-350) and index. |
| Contents |
Contexts for Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare -- The tradition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare -- Lamb's Tales continued: completion, addition, and selection -- Victorian alternatives -- Edwardian elegance and exuberance: retellings large and small -- Shakespeare in schoolbooks -- Home libraries, literary histories, and pedagogical advice. |
| Summary |
"First published in 1807, Mary and Charles Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare was recognized as a classic of children's literature. This work examines Lambs' Tales, including the ways the lavishly illustrated Edwardian editions used pictures to convey the stories for children. It also covers alternatives to the stories, school textbooks from the period, and multi-volume American collections"--Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834. Tales from Shakespeare.
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Lamb, Mary, 1764-1847 -- Criticism and interpretation.
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Lamb, Mary, 1764-1847. |
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Criticism and interpretation. |
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Adaptations.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. |
| Genre/Form |
Adaptations.
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| Subject |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stories, plots, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Stories, plots, etc.
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| Subject |
Children's literature, English -- History and criticism.
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Children's literature, English. |
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Children -- Books and reading -- Great Britain -- History -- 19th century.
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Children -- Books and reading. |
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Great Britain. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Children. |
| Genre/Form |
Adaptations.
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Plot summaries.
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Plot summaries.
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| ISBN |
9780786437818 softcover alkaline paper |
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0786437812 softcover alkaline paper |
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