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Shakespeare as children's literature : Edwardian retellings in words and pictures / Velma Bourgeois Richmond.
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Author
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Date published
2008
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Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland Co., 2008.
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Subject
Lamb, Charles, 1775-1834. Tales from Shakespeare.
Lamb, Mary, 1764-1847 Criticism and interpretation.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616--Adaptations.
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 Stories, plots, etc.
Children's literature, English History and criticism
Children Books and reading Great Britain History 19th century
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Accession number
8343173X
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Class
54.2 Lamb/RIC
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ISBN
9780786437818 (softcover : alk. paper)
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Language
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Physical description
vii, 363 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.
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Bibliography, etc. note: Includes bibliographical references and index. Formatted contents note: 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, etc: "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.