Michael Foreman (1938 - ) is a much-loved British writer and illustrator of children's books, and his work for the Shakespeare Stories would have pleased the Bard. He won the Carnegie Medal for The God Beneath The Sea (1970) and was a three-time Carnegie runnerup for Smith, Black Jack, and Drummer Boy.ĭiscover more of Garfield's books at Goodreads. Leon Garfield (1921 - 1996) was an accomplished, award-winning British author of books for children and adults, known for adventure stories based on historic events. I like the idea that the person who bought the first volume enjoyed it so much he/she bought the second volume 11 years later as soon as it was available There's a story behind the fact that Shakespeare II is a true first edition, while Shakespeare I is a third printing. I'm keeping the two books together, as I found them.
Possibly just as important for the audience of young teen-agers the book seems meant for primarily (although it can be a pleasure for anyone older than that to read these versions), he holds each story to about 5,000 words."
Garfield's deft narratives the laughter is the same that one finds in the plays, but so is the uneasiness - brought on by the angry departure of Malvolio.the pain of Shylock.or the unsettling transformation of Kate into a dutiful wife. Garfield has developed in many years of writing dozens of children's books and historical novels. In narratives of remarkable clarity the British writer tells the stories of a dozen plays -five tragedies, four comedies, two histories and ''The Merchant of Venice.'' That last one and ''The Taming of the Shrew,'' ''Twelfth Night'' and ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' best reveal the virtuosity Mr. "Leon Garfield's performance in ''Shakespeare Stories'' is masterly. The New York Times Book Review called Garfield's work "masterly". How do you make Shakespeare accessible to children, from generation to generation? Leon Garfield's Shakespeare Stories Volumes I (1985) and II (1994) were widely acclaimed for accomplishing this feat when published and are still considered among the best introductions to Shakespeare ever created for children and young adults. 1994, first published in Great Britain in 1994. 1985, first American edition, third printing. A two-book set of one of the best introductions to Shakespeare for children and young adults. Shakespeare Stories, Volumes I and II, written by Leon Garfield, illustrated by Michael Foreman.
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