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100 1 _aLamb, Charles,
_d1775-1834
245 1 0 _aTales from Shakespeare
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2007-02-24
508 _aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Tales from Shakespeare" by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb is a collection of adapted stories based on the works of William Shakespeare, written in the early 19th century. The purpose of these tales is to introduce young readers to Shakespeare's plays by retelling them in simpler language while preserving the essence of the original narratives. Through tales that include characters such as Prospero from "The Tempest" and Hermia and Lysander from "A Midsummer Night's Dream," the book aims to evoke an appreciation for Shakespeare's literary legacy. The opening of this collection presents "The Tempest," introducing the characters of Prospero and his daughter Miranda, who live on an enchanted island. Prospero, once the Duke of Milan, has been exiled due to betrayal by his brother Antonio. The narrative unfolds as Prospero uses his magical abilities to conjure a storm that brings his adversaries to the island, setting the stage for themes of reconciliation and forgiveness. Key character dynamics are established as Miranda expresses compassion for the shipwrecked souls, while Prospero reveals his plan for confronting those who wronged him. This initial tale sets a captivating tone for the collection, igniting curiosity about Shakespeare's original works. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Adaptations
653 _aShakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Stories, plots, etc. -- Juvenile literature
700 1 _aLamb, Mary,
_d1764-1847
700 1 _aRackham, Arthur,
_d1867-1939
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/20657
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