Tales from Shakespeare by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb

About the book:

A great way to enjoy twenty of Shakespeare’s timeless plays, this volume retells the stories in prose by the famous nineteenth-century brother and sister Charles and Mary Lamb. Keeping Shakespeare’s own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily accessible, this entertaining and readable collection has enthralled children and adults since it first appeared in 1807. Here, Shakespeare’s best-known tragedies and comedies come to life. Defined by moving drama, vivid action, great wit, or fantastic imagination, each play comes alive with charm and clarity for readers of any age.