Charles Lamb (1775 1834) was an English essayist and literary figure. Originally published in 1921, this book presents Lamb's version of the Odyssey, which was, in turn, based upon George Chapman's English translation. Illustrative figures and detailed textual notes are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the Odyssey and Lamb's writings."
Charles Lamb (1775 1834) was an English essayist and literary figure. Originally published in 1921, this book presents Lamb's version of the Odyssey, ...
This book was written by 19th century essayist, Charles Lamb, (alias Elia in the crossword puzzles) and his sister, Mary, for children. However it is an easy way for adults to become familiar with Shakespeare. Kind of like Cliff books.
This book was written by 19th century essayist, Charles Lamb, (alias Elia in the crossword puzzles) and his sister, Mary, for children. However it is ...
From the preface: "The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided. In those Tales which have been taken from the Tragedies, the...
From the preface: "The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose...
