{"title":"Charles and Mary Lamb","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the delightful works of \u003cem\u003eCharles and Mary Lamb\u003c\/em\u003e, renowned sibling authors celebrated for their charming and accessible renditions of Shakespeare's classic plays. Their collaboration, \u003cem\u003eTales from Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e, has long been cherished by readers of all ages, offering simplified narratives of the Bard's illustrious dramas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally published in the early 19th century, these tales were designed to make Shakespeare's works more approachable, particularly for younger readers. The Lambs' skillful storytelling manages to capture the essence of the original plays while remaining engaging and easy to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Lambs' contribution extends beyond just adaptation; they have crafted stories that retain the richness of Shakespeare's themes and characters, making them an ideal entry point for those new to his works. Browse this collection to find beautifully written stories that both entertain and educate, perfect for fans of classic literature and newcomers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"tales-from-shakespeare-by-charles-and-mary-lamb-9780141441627","title":"Tales from Shakespeare","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time in Black Classics for this famous Victorian retelling of the stories of Shakespeare's plays - sells 8-10,000\/year in its PPC edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs children, Charles and Mary Lamb took great delight in exploring their benefactor's extensive library; as adults, they began writing children's books together that also appealed to all generations. In \u003cem\u003eTales from Shakespeare\u003c\/em\u003e, they wished to bring their favourite plays to life for children too young to read and appreciate Shakespeare's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of twenty of Shakespeare's stories begins with \u003cem\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/em\u003e, which explores themes of magic, power, and reconciliation, and ends with \u003cem\u003ePericles, Prince of Tyre\u003c\/em\u003e, an exotic play of love, loss, and family ties. Between these two tales are twelve romances and comedies, all written by Mary, and six tragedies, all written by Charles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach tale is told chronologically and retains much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm. Together, they form a captivating and accessible introduction to the Bard's work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46532876402924,"sku":"9780141441627","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9218253482238.jpg?v=1749339975"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/charles-and-mary-lamb.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}