Children's Stories In English Literature From Taliesin To Shakespeare (1904)

By Henrietta Christian Wright

Book Overview

Children's Stories in English Literature from Taliesin to Shakespeare is a book written by Henrietta Christian Wright and published in 1904. The book is a collection of stories from English literature that are suitable for children. The stories are selected from a wide range of sources, including ancient Welsh and Anglo-Saxon poetry, medieval romances, and plays by Shakespeare. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers stories from the earliest period of English literature, from the sixth century to the thirteenth century. The stories in this section include the legend of King Arthur, the story of Beowulf, and the tale of Robin Hood. The second part of the book covers stories from the Elizabethan period, including plays by Shakespeare such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Tempest.The stories are retold in a way that is accessible to children, with simplified language and explanations of unfamiliar words and concepts. The book also includes illustrations by various artists, including Walter Crane and Arthur Rackham.Children's Stories in English Literature from Taliesin to Shakespeare is a valuable resource for parents and educators who want to introduce children to classic works of English literature. The book provides an engaging and entertaining way for children to learn about the rich literary heritage of England.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166476669
• ISBN13: 9781166476663
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"