Mary Ann Lamb fue una escritora inglesa, célebre por su importante colaboración literaria con su hermano, Charles. Juntos produjeron la colección "Cuentos de Shakespeare", una obra que sigue definiendo su legado literario. Su escritura se distingue por una perspectiva única y una profunda visión de la psique humana. Fue parte integral de un vibrante círculo literario que influyó significativamente en el panorama intelectual de su época.
Classic / British English This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare's plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature
Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays Charles and Mary Lamb have delighted generations of adults as well as children with their famed prose renderings of Shakespeare's originals. Bringing the plays to life in a form that encourages readers to enjoy and explore, "Tales from Shakespeare" provides an entertaining and informative introduction to the great works while retaining much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm. It is a captivating work of Romantic storytelling as well as the original literary homage to the Bard.
Published under the pseudonym "Elia," Charles Lamb’s book, by turns witty, insightful, self-deprecating, and philosophical, offers an unusually warm, human glimpse of life in a circle that included such luminaries as Coleridge, Wordsworth, and William Hazlitt. Published in The London Magazine in the early 1820s, these often nostalgic essays are important documents in the development of autobiographical writing which gained him a devoted following among 19th-century readers.
V této dvojjazyčné publikaci čtenář najde shrnutí děje nejdůležitějších ze Shakespearových komedií i tragédií. Nechybí /Sen noci svatojánské /(/A Midsummer Night's Dream/), /Mnoho povyku pro nic/ (/Much Ado About Nothing/), /Bouře/ (/The/Tempest///),//Hamlet/, /Romeo a Julie/ (/Romeo and Juliet/), /Macbeth/, /Král Lear/ (/King Lear/) ani /Othello/. Autoři převyprávěli dramata prozaickou formou, aby je tak zpřístupnili širšímu okruhu čtenářů. Dramata Williama Shakespeara patří nejen k nejznámějším, ale také k nejcitovanějším dílům světové literatury. Odkazy na ně se objevují i v těch nejneočekávanějších souvislostech a přehled o nich by nám tedy rozhodně neměl chybět. Příběhy třeba vnímat nejen jako čtenářsky relativně přístupná převyprávění Shakespearových děl, ale také jako dokument doby jejich vzniku.
Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.
Volume 2 - in large print
This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making historical texts more readable, ensuring that important works remain available to a wider audience.
A Journey of Ordinary Existence with Questions to Ponder Along the Way
The narrative offers a heartfelt exploration of life and courage, resonating with readers of all ages through its honesty and motivational themes. It invites reflection and insight, encouraging readers to connect with the journey presented. While it features a Rabbit, the story transcends its surface, prompting deeper contemplation about what truly matters in life.
Charles Lamb, an influential English essayist and poet, is celebrated for his works, particularly "Essays of Elia" and "Tales from Shakespeare," which he co-wrote with his sister, Mary. He was a key figure in a vibrant literary circle, befriending notable writers like Coleridge and Wordsworth. Lamb's charm and literary contributions have earned him the title of "the most lovable figure in English literature," as noted by his biographer, E. V. Lucas. His legacy continues to resonate in the literary world.
