Tales from Shakespeare

Tales from Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is a collection of retellings of Shakespeare's plays originally published in 1807. Designed to make Shakespeare's complex works accessible to younger readers and those new to his plays the Lambs summarize and adapt the stories in a clear and engaging style. Their retellings maintain the essence of Shakespeare's plots and characters presenting them in a form suitable for children and readers seeking an introduction to Shakespearean literature. The book has been praised for its storytelling and remains a popular resource for introducing Shakespeare's works to a wider audience.