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In the twenty tales told in this book, Charles & Mary Lamb succeeded in paraphrasing the language of truly adult literature in children’s terms. Let us not underestimate young readers: they love a complex story with many and varied characters, twists of plot, and turns of fate as much as... read more

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There was a certain island in the sea, the only inhabitants of which were an old man, whose name was Prospero, and his daughter Miranda, a very beautiful young lady.

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This book is in Puffin Classics. (publisher edition list)
This is book 386 of 986 in 1001 Children's Books You Must Read Before You Grow Up. (authoritative list)

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  1. Charles Lamb (Adapter)
  2. Mary Lamb (Adapter)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Thomas Hodgkins
Country: UK
Publication Date: 1807
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Page Count: 181

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