Tales from Shakespeare

These tales are the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, the fun of As You Like It and A Midsummer Night's Dream and the heartbreak of Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare's beautiful language and humanity, and his wit and wisdom, are faithfully conveyed in these classic retellings.

An introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. It brings to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It.

With an introduction by Dame Judi Dench.
TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE is a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's greatest plays. Charles and Mary Lamb vividly bring to life the power of Hamlet and Othello, and the fun of As You Like It. They never lose the feel of Shakespeare's language and the tales are classic literature in their own right.