The Tempest

by Mary Lamb (Adaptor), 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.

Genres: Picture Books

37 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2002

About the author

Mary Ann Lamb (3 December 1764 – 20 May 1847), was an English writer, the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb. She is best known today for her collaboration with Charles on the collection Tales from Shakespeare. Mary suffered from mental illness, and in 1796 she stabbed her mother to death during a mental breakdown. She was confined to mental facilities off and on for most of her life. She and Charles presided over a literary circle in London that included the poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others.

Reviews

[Selah · Rating 3 out of 5]

I prefer David Timson's version of The Tempest. This version leaves out most of Caliban's story, which I think is an important part of the play overall.

[Sammm]

My teacher played 2010's film adaptation of The Tempest, the one featuring Helen Mirren. (It was for a Myth and Symbols class, so it wasn't irrelevant.)

I didn't start from the start, but it looked interesting enough.

If this edition I'm reviewing on can still be located in a library, perhaps I'd give it a go one day.

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great introduction to The Tempest for my younger kids. They thoroughly enjoyed it. Everyone of them right down to my 5 year old.