Marina Warner, in her introduction to the 2007 Penguin Classics edition, claims that Mary did not get her name on the title page till the seventh edition in 1838. However, subplots and sexual references were removed.They wrote the preface together. They omitted the more complex historical tales, including all Roman plays, and modified those they chose to retell in a manner sensitive to the needs of young children, but without resorting to actual censoring. Mary Lamb was responsible for retelling the comedies and Charles the tragedies. 8 1/4 x 5 1/2, 395 pages, 21 ounces XX TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE is an English children's book written by the siblings Charles and Mary Lamb in 1807, intended "for the use of young persons" while retaining as much Shakespearean language as possible. The leatherette and cloth boards are in good condition (lightly bumped corners and spine, worn spots on front and back, faded lettering on spine). There is no book plate nor signature of prior owner. All three page-edges are beautifully marbled in the 19th century style. The text block is in near fine condition with no dogears, marks, or tears. TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE, Charles Lamb, introduction and notes by Alfred Ainger, hardcover.
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