c1916 Gateway To Shakespeare For Children Antique Illustrated Literature Book

The Gateway To Shakespeare For Children - Containing A Life Of Shakespeare by Mrs Andrew Lang, A Selection From The Plays And From Lamb's "Tales".

By William Shakespeare

Published by Thomas Nelson And Sons Ltd: London c1916 (undated)

"William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon" (or simply "the Bard"). His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems, and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted."

General wear, fading and some rub through to covers and spine as shown. Pages typically clean, with only very light foxing present on some pages. All 16 coloured plates are present. Lovely inscription from 1919 to front blank endpaper. A beautifully illustrated Shakespeare book in good condition overall. Please study photos to understand condition.