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Tales from Shakespeare has enchanted generations of readers with its graceful retellings of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. First published in 1807 by siblings Charles and Mary Lamb, these luminous stories bring the wit, romance, and tragedy of the Bard's work to life for readers of all ages, preserving his poetry while making his plots vividly accessible. In this new edition, Arthur Rackham's exquisite black-and-white chapter illustrations accompany the tales, transforming each into a feast for the imagination. His delicate linework captures the timeless magic of Shakespeare's world-its fairies and kings, star-crossed lovers, and noble fools-with the whimsy and depth that have made Rackham one of the most cherished illustrators of the Golden Age of book art. Whether revisiting these stories or discovering them for the first time, readers will find Tales from Shakespeare an enduring gateway to the genius of Shakespeare. This handsomely produced edition includes an essay by Louis N. Feipel on the dramatization of classic works.

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Charles and Mary Lamb were English siblings whose graceful retellings helped introduce generations of young readers to Shakespeare. Born in London-Mary in 1764 and Charles in 1775-they grew up in modest circumstances but in a household connected to the legal world of the Inner Temple. Together they created Tales from Shakespeare (1807), with Mary adapting the comedies and Charles the tragedies. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was an English book illustrator who was one of the leading figures during the most celebrated era of British book illustration. His robust pen and ink drawings are noted for their clever interpretations and whimsical flourishes. Louis N. Feipel (1883-1968) was an American bibliographer, editor, and naval historian, celebrated by George Bernard Shaw as ""the Prince of Proofreaders."" He was Director of Publications at the Brooklyn Public Library and, among of things, an expert writer of bibliographical essays.

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