Tales From Shakespeare

Michael Morpurgo

£20.00

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch.

Hardback

Children's Books > Classics

ISBN: 9780008352226

Description

 

Ten stunning Shakespeare retellings from the master storyteller, with an introduction by Benedict Cumberbatch Featuring re-tellings of ten of Shakespeare’s plays, and beautifully written with Michael Morpurgo’s warm, accessible and inimitable style, this wonderful collection offers a new generation of readers the chance to discover the magic of Shakespeare – the perfect introduction to the Bard and an unmissable book for children.

Stunningly illustrated throughout with contributions from ten different artists, each with a special connection to the author, and published in a beautiful hardback edition, Tales from Shakespeare is a glorious tribute to both Shakespeare and Michael Morpurgo, making this the perfect gift.

A contemporary Lamb’s Tales for a new generation.

Featuring:

Macbeth, illustrated by Dapo Adeola

The Taming of the Shrew, illustrated by Joelle Avelino

Romeo and Juliet, illustrated by Peter Bailey

The Tempest, illustrated by Barroux

Twelfth Night, illustrated by Ian Beck

Henry V, illustrated by Christian Birmingham

A Midsummer Night’s Dream, illustrated by Alona Millgram

Hamlet, illustrated by Tom Clohosy Cole

King Lear, illustrated by Michael Foreman

The Winter’s Tale, illustrated by Sam Usher

 


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Weight 1 kg
Dimensions 25 × 17 × 8 cm