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Charles Dickens, Jonathan Swift, Daniel Defoe, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Andrew Lang, John Bunyan, Oliver Goldsmith, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Mary Lamb, Charles Lamb, Geoffrey Chaucer, E. Boyd Smith, Jennie Hall, Miguel Cervantes, Winston Stokes, Homer Homer

Maison d'édition: Good Press

Synopsis

Classics Retold 'Äì World's Greatest Tales Adapted for the Youngest invites young readers into the timeless legacy of world literature through a curated collection of narratives made accessible by adaptation. Within its pages, legends, myths, and literary staples such as humorous Chaucerian tales and epic Homeric adventures enter the realm of childhood wonder. The anthology balances the original narrative charm with clarity and simplicity suitable for youthful audiences, offering a canvas of diverse styles ranging from the poignant humanity of Dickens to the moral clarity of Bunyan. The illustrations accompany and enhance the stories, ensuring a visual journey as captivating as the tales themselves. This anthology showcases the collaborative richness of distinguished authors bridging classical themes to young minds. The luminaries in this collection, spanning historical giants like Cervantes to household tales from Stowe and Lang, contribute narratives that illuminate varied epochs and cultural landscapes. By weaving together these literary luminaries, the collection reflects a confluence of narrative traditions and stylistic expertise, poised at the heart of both historical and cultural literary movements. Readers will discover how these enduring narratives maintain relevance across time and mediums, absorbed into the language and lifestyle of each new generation. Readers of Classics Retold are bestowed with a unique opportunity to traverse a literary landscape brimming with historical and cultural treasure. This collection is an educational trove that enables exploration beyond simple storytelling, sparking curiosity and dialogue across civilizations past and present. For educators and young readers alike, it is both a gateway to profound literary heritage and a celebration of universal narratives that shelter under one cover. Dive into this anthology to experience a journey bridging the ancient and the young, the illustrious and the imaginative.

Disponible depuis: 18/12/2023.

Longueur d'impression: 752 pages.

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