Twelfth Night

by Charles Lamb (Adaptor), Mary Lamb, Gary Andrews (Illustrator)

A classic tale written for the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare. The story is beautifully written and retain the intricacies and the complexities of Shakespeare's plots and characters. In this edition, changes have been kept to a minimum, the idiom used by the Lambs has been adapted in the light of modern usage which makes it ideal for today's young readers and a perfect introduction to the play.

48 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 2002

About the author

Charles Lamb was an English essayist with Welsh heritage, best known for his "Essays of Elia" and for the children's book "Tales from Shakespeare", which he produced along with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764–1847).

Reviews

[Selah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy to understand but still retaining Shakespeare's charm. Why do the versions for kids usually leave out the Malvolio plot?