"Life can be difficult. We all experience hurdles, obstacles and problems that get in the way and may limit our opportunities. But we can usually count on the steadfast and loving support of others. We get that comfort from our parents and pass it on through the generations. Sadly, some will not get that unconditional love and bond from their onset or their early years. Growing up as an orphan is to know you are different and, on some levels at least, alone. Surviving and thriving with this can damage a life or be used as fuel to achieve a whole, rich, and nurtured life.In this volume our authors use this as their theme as they construct moving stories from bleak beginnings to lives with surprising outcomes. 1 - Stories About Orphans - An Introduction2 - Vanka by Anton Chekhov3 - Betty Brown, the St Giles Orange Girl by Hannah More4 - Stephen Archer by George MacDonald5 - The Indian Orphan. A Tale by Letitia Elizabeth Landon6 - An Angel in Disguise by T S Arthur7 - A Story of a Wedding Tour by Margaret Oliphant8 - Some of the Shipwrecked by Mary E Mann9 - The Living Telegraph by Boleslaw Prus10 - The Sea Voyage by Charles Lamb"
"Introducing 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' an immersive digital audio book experience that brings the timeless works of William Shakespeare to a new generation of readers. This audio book features three of Shakespeare's most beloved plays - Comedy of Errors, Measure for Measure, and Twelfth Night - all presented in their original language.
Our goal is to provide young readers with an opportunity to experience Shakespeare's plays in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and easy to understand. We've carefully selected these three plays for their humor, intrigue, and universal themes that are relatable to young audiences.
Our approach to the language is to use as much original text as possible, without injecting modern language. We believe that hearing Shakespeare's words spoken in their original form is the best way to appreciate the beauty and power of his language. We've also included helpful context and summaries of each scene to help young readers follow along and understand the plot.
With 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' we hope to inspire a love of Shakespeare and literature in a new generation of readers. Whether you're a student studying Shakespeare for the first time or a parent looking for a fun and educational activity for your children, this audio book is sure to be a hit."
"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. (from the Author's Preface)"
"Discover Shakespeare's best-loved plays with this fantastic, unabridged and downloadable audiobook edition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, read by Alan Cumming, Juliet Stevenson, Nigel Davenport and Andrew Sachs.
A perfect introduction for all ages to the breadth and beauty of Shakespeare's work. Tales from Shakespeare has become a classic work in its own right. The tales bring vividly to life the power of Hamlet and Macbeth, the fun of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the drama of The Tempest. Blending detailed narrative with original dialogue and poetic language, they fully convey the wit, wisdom and imagination of Shakespeare's magnificent plays.
Includes King Lear, The Tempest, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Measure for Measure."
"This retelling in prose of twenty of Shakespeare's thirty-seven plays was originally published just for children. Keeping Shakespeare's own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily understandable, this very listenable collection has entertained and informed generations of adults as well. With such classic stories as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet, and more, Shakespeare's most memorable characters come to life anew as magicians and fairies, fools and kings weave their magic, mischief, and madness.
Contents include: The TempestA Midsummer Night's DreamThe Winter's TaleMuch Ado about NothingAs You Like ItThe Two Gentlemen of VeronaThe Merchant of VeniceCybelineKing LearMacbethAll's Well That Ends WellThe Taming of the ShrewThe Comedy of ErrorsMeasure for MeasureTwelfth NightTimon of AthensRomeo and JulietHamletOthelloPericles, Prince of Tyre"
"Originally written to be an 'introduction to the study of Shakespeare,' Shakespeare for Children is much more entertaining than that—some of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. Charles and Mary Lamb introduce children to the magic of Shakespeare with these ten favorite tales. Although simplified, these stories don't underestimate young readers; they keep the complexity, twists of plot, and turns of fate found in the originals. And their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807. Included in this edition are:
—'The Tempest'
—'A Midsummer Night's Dream'
—'Much Ado About Nothing'
—'King Lear'
—'Macbeth'
—'The Taming of the Shrew'
—'Twelfth Night; or, What You Will'
—'Romeo and Juliet'
—'Hamlet, Prince of Denmark'
—'Othello'"
