Mary & Lamb Knihy

V této dvojjazyčné publikaci čtenář najde shrnutí děje nejdůležitějších ze Shakespearových komedií i tragédií. Nechybí /Sen noci svatojánské /(/A Midsummer Night's Dream/), /Mnoho povyku pro nic/ (/Much Ado About Nothing/), /Bouře/ (/The/Tempest///),//Hamlet/, /Romeo a Julie/ (/Romeo and Juliet/), /Macbeth/, /Král Lear/ (/King Lear/) ani /Othello/. Autoři převyprávěli dramata prozaickou formou, aby je tak zpřístupnili širšímu okruhu čtenářů. Dramata Williama Shakespeara patří nejen k nejznámějším, ale také k nejcitovanějším dílům světové literatury. Odkazy na ně se objevují i v těch nejneočekávanějších souvislostech a přehled o nich by nám tedy rozhodně neměl chybět. Příběhy třeba vnímat nejen jako čtenářsky relativně přístupná převyprávění Shakespearových děl, ale také jako dokument doby jejich vzniku.

Znalost díla Williama Shakespeara patří do kulturního povědomí moderního Evropana stejně jako základní znalost Bible. A podobně jako originální biblické texty jsou i Shakespearova dramata náročnou četbou, a to především pro mládež. V této knize vám Vladimír Hulpach vypráví příběhy třinácti Shakespearových dramat a v každé z nich cituje ukázky ze slavných monologů a dialogů. Věříme, že Příběhy ze Shakespeara přiblíží mladým čtenářům velkého tvůrce, jeho dílo a dobu, ve které žil, a že v nich vzbudí zájem přečíst si alespoň některé ze Shakespearových divadelních her.

Classic / British English This collection of six short stories, based on Shakespeare's plays, is the perfect introduction to one of the world's greatest writers. Meet the tragic young lovers Romeo and Juliet, mad King Lear, angry young Hamlet, and many more of the most famous characters in world literature

Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays Charles and Mary Lamb have delighted generations of adults as well as children with their famed prose renderings of Shakespeare's originals. Bringing the plays to life in a form that encourages readers to enjoy and explore, "Tales from Shakespeare" provides an entertaining and informative introduction to the great works while retaining much of Shakespeare's lyricism, phrasing, and rhythm. It is a captivating work of Romantic storytelling as well as the original literary homage to the Bard.

The essays of Elia. With introd. and notes by Alfred Ainger is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1884. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

Penguin Readers is a series of simplified novels, film novelizations and original titles that introduce students at all levels to the pleasures of reading in English. Originally designed for teaching English as a foreign language, the series' combination of high interest level and low reading age makes it suitable for both English-speaking teenagers with limited reading skills and students of English as a second language. Many titles in the series also provide access to the pre-20th century literature strands of the National Curriculum English Orders.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, published in large print to enhance accessibility for individuals with impaired vision. Megali, the publishing house behind this edition, focuses on making historical texts more readable, ensuring that important works remain available to a wider audience.

The narrative offers a heartfelt exploration of life and courage, resonating with readers of all ages through its honesty and motivational themes. It invites reflection and insight, encouraging readers to connect with the journey presented. While it features a Rabbit, the story transcends its surface, prompting deeper contemplation about what truly matters in life.

Charles Lamb, an influential English essayist and poet, is celebrated for his works, particularly "Essays of Elia" and "Tales from Shakespeare," which he co-wrote with his sister, Mary. He was a key figure in a vibrant literary circle, befriending notable writers like Coleridge and Wordsworth. Lamb's charm and literary contributions have earned him the title of "the most lovable figure in English literature," as noted by his biographer, E. V. Lucas. His legacy continues to resonate in the literary world.