Although William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest
writer in the English language, he traditionally receives little
notice in studies of children's literature. However, there is a
fascinating relationship between Shakespeare and children's
interests, and the Bard's works have been successfully adapted for
children's use over several centuries.This book continues and
parallels the author's previous study, ""Chaucer as Children's
Literature"", as part of a greater endeavor to evaluate the
significance of traditional literature retold as children's
literature in modern English studies. It examines the ways in which
William Shakespeare's stories have been adapted for children,
particularly in Mary and Charles Lamb's ""Tales from Shakespeare"",
which was almost immediately recognized as a classic of children's
literature when it was first published in 1807. The author
describes the significance of the Lamb's ""Tales"" as the
pre-eminent children's adaptation of Shakespeare's literature,
focusing particularly on the lavishly illustrated Edwardian
editions which used pictures to convey Shakespeare's stories for
children.The other topics include Victorian alternatives to the
Lambs' stories, including anthologies from David Murray Smith, Abby
Sage Richardson, and Mary Seymour; the lavish illustrations of
Shakespeare's stories found in antique English textbooks;
Shakespeare in nursery books, including sophisticated collections
from Mary Macleod, Thomas Carter, Alice S. Hoffman, and other noted
authors; and Shakespeare in multi-volume American collections,
including ""The Children's Hour"", ""Journeys through Bookland"",
and ""The Junior Classics"".
General
| Imprint: |
McFarland & Company
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
April 2008 |
| First published: |
April 2008 |
| Authors: |
Velma Bourgeois Richmond
|
| Dimensions: |
228 x 160 x 22mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
371 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-7864-3781-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
0-7864-3781-2 |
| Barcode: |
9780786437818 |
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