Shakespeare as Children's Literature: Edwardian Retellings in Words and Pictures

by Velma Bourgeois Richmond

Although William Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, he traditionally receives little notice in studies of children's literature. However, there is a fascinating relationship between Shakespeare and children's interests, and the Bard's works have been successfully adapted for children's use over several centuries.

This book continues and parallels the author's previous study, Chaucer as Children's...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786437812
• ISBN13: 9780786437818
• Release Date: May 2008
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 371 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher