Tales from Shakespeare, Illustrated With Classic Paintings

Charles and Mary Lamb's timeless introduction to Shakespeare's best-loved plays for readers of all ages, updated with over 100 works of art, including classic paintings, gorgeous full color illustrations, and whimsical pen-and-ink drawings from the Victorian Golden Age of Illustration. Readers new to Shakespeare will appreciate thoughtfully placed artwork to bring the Bard's words to light. Lovers of literature and art will delight to experience Shakespearean retellings alongside classic artwork.Lamb's collection includes timeless tales of 20 of the Bard's plays:The TempestA Midsummer Night's DreamWinter's TaleMuch Ado about NothingAs You Like ItTwo Gentlemen of VeronaThe Merchant of VeniceCymbelineKing LearMacbethAll's Well That Ends WellTaming of the ShrewComedy of ErrorsMeasure for MeasureTwelfth Night; or, What You WillTimon of AthensRomeo and JulietHamlet, Prince of DenmarkOthelloPericles, Prince of TyreOriginally published in 1807, Lamb's tales have delighted generations of readers, its language and themes suiting ages ten and up. Experience Shakespeare like never before with this lavishly illustrated edition, the artwork of which has been carefully chosen to be suitable for all ages.At Nourished Upon Ideas, we create Charlotte Mason-inspired curriculum and bring classic living books to life with beautiful paintings and illustrations. Nourisheduponideas.com Read more