
The Lady Of Shalott
Alfred Lord Tennyson(Author)
Oxford University Press
Published on 5. September 2013
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-19-279443-7 (ISBN)
Description
Four gray walls, and four gray towers,
Overlook a space of flowers,
And the silent isle imbowers
The Lady of Shalott.
Tennyson's romantic poem, full of atmosphere and emotion, tells the story of the mysterious Lady of Shalott. In this exquisite illustrated edition, Charles Keeping's evocative pictures take us to Camelot, a fabled world of knights and castles, to witness the cursed life and tragic death of a beautiful but doomed maiden. This new edition features rescanned artwork to capture the inspiring detail of Keeping's illustrations and a striking new cover.
Overlook a space of flowers,
And the silent isle imbowers
The Lady of Shalott.
Tennyson's romantic poem, full of atmosphere and emotion, tells the story of the mysterious Lady of Shalott. In this exquisite illustrated edition, Charles Keeping's evocative pictures take us to Camelot, a fabled world of knights and castles, to witness the cursed life and tragic death of a beautiful but doomed maiden. This new edition features rescanned artwork to capture the inspiring detail of Keeping's illustrations and a striking new cover.
Reviews / Votes
Keeping's illustrations are amongst the most powerful images ever to have appeared in children's literature. * Books for Keeps * The striking quality of these classic poems is such that they still offer excitement and intensity for today's young readers with Keeping's unique interpretation providing a marvellous way into the poetry. * Dave Chant, Carousel *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Illustrations
Full Colour
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 212 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
171 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-279443-7 (9780192794437)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions

Alfed Tennyson
Lady of Shalott
E-Book
12/2013
1st Edition
OXFORD CHILDRENS
€13.89
Available for download
Persons
Charles Keeping was twice winner of the Kate Greenaway Medal.