The Laundry Basket - Mailer-Yates, Melissa

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Résumé :
This is the fifth title in the Shakespuss series. The story is from 'The Merry Wives of Windsor'. The elements of the story contain an illustration of how pride leads to the downfall of those who act in such a way. It is a central theme within the play written by William Shakespeare and simplified to be understood and enjoyed by the very young. It is presented by, and subsequently told by Shakespeare's cat, William Shakespuss. The various characters are played out by some of his animal friends, and features Augustine Phillips, an Elephant Seal, in the leading role of Falstaff in this story. Not only does it give a brief and friendly introduction to a subject often perceived as difficult in its pure form, it creates an interest in the full play, and de-mystifies the language and structure associated with Shakespeare's plays. The diversity of the animals playing the different parts lends a great tapestry of character styles, naturally depicting the inherent characteristics of each person in the story through their appearance at least....

Biographie:
a 16th century novel entitled 'Ellerker', 'The Tales of William Shakespuss' a series of illustrated children's books based on the plays of Shakespeare, and 'The Bogglebott' similarly for the young.Amongst her extensive commissions are those for her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Prince Nawaf and Princess Jawaher of the Saudi Arabian Royal Family, as well as other celebrities and nobility throughout the World. Some of her more interesting commissions include a series of equestrian works for Royal Doulton, and a set of celebrity portraits which was the centre-piece for the opening of the Los Angeles Art Show.Apart from the United Kingdom her works can be found in many countries including the United States of America, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Germany, Luxembourg, Norway and Australia.She has had solo exhibitions throughout the U.K. and in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Aspen. Elected Associate of the Society of Equestrian Artists 1997, Elected to member of the Fine Art Trade Guild 1998, and Honorary Board Member of the Association of Fine Art Dealers of America in 1999. Together with Ivana Trump, she co-hosted the 1999 Spirit of Freedom Award in Aspen, during which she presented one of her paintings and a sculpture by Marton Varo to Goldie Hawn, an award for her work in Tibet. Mailer-Yates' interest in the film & television world has led her to be involved with TV, and she was the Art Director on a film production 'Children on the Titanic'....

Sommaire:
Melissa Mailer-Yates WGGB. Working from her studio in Warwickshire, England, Mailer-Yates is an internationally acclaimed artist and author of extraordinary depth and talent. A collection of there portraiture was the basis of an impressive international tour, which gained immense interest through the unique approach employed. Her superb equestrian work has earned her a number of prestigious awards, emphasising the unusual diversity of her skills.She is particularly articulate concerning her own work and its place within the halls of Art history thus creating a demand for lectures, other public speaking events, and her various publications. Her writings also include books...