Tales from Shakespeare (eBook)
285 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654735180-1 (EAN)
Charles Lamb (10 February 1775 – 27 December 1834) was an esteemed English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his collaboration with his sister, Mary Lamb, in the creation of "Tales from Shakespeare." The volume, published in 1807, intended to bring the stories of Shakespeare's plays to a younger, 19th-century audience, and has since become a classic in its own right, widely read by both children and adults. Lamb's literary style is often described as personal and conversational, weaving together colloquial charm with deep erudition and a keen sense of humor. He is equally revered for his essays collection under the title "Essays of Elia," which showcases his distinctive talent for self-revelatory prose. Lamb's life was marked by tragedy and affection; his close bond with his sister both defined and overshadowed by her intermittent bouts of mental illness. Despite these personal hardships, Lamb's work within the literary domain has cemented his reputation as a compassionate writer imbued with humanity and warmth. More than a literary figure, Lamb became a central member of a group of writers, including Wordsworth, Coleridge, and Hazlitt, who together forged the Romantic movement's ethos. Lamb's essays and correspondence are also vital in providing insight into the period's cultural and social milieu, admired as much for their content as for their style. His contribution to English literature and his reshaping of the essay form significantly influence readers and writers alike.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur |
Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Vorlesebücher / Märchen | |
Schlagworte | 1564-1616 • 19th-century literary adaptations • 19th century literature • Accessible Shakespeare narratives • Adaptations • Charles Lamb author • children's adaptations of classics • Children's Elizabethan theatre • classic plays for young readers • classic plays retold • Early modern English for kids • Educational Shakespeare introductions • Elizabethan literature • Enchanting plays adaptation • English literature • english literature classics • etc. • Historical Shakespearean education • juvenile literature • Lamb siblings literary collaboration • literary fiction • Plots • retellings of Shakespeare • Shakespeare • Shakespeare adaptations • Shakespearean tales • Shakespeare simplified retellings • Stories • William |
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