Tales From Shakespeare

Charles & Mary Lamb

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Book Description

Tales From Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb, first published in 1807, is a collection of prose adaptations of William Shakespeare’s plays. The book was written to make Shakespeare's works more accessible to younger readers and those unfamiliar with the original language of the plays. The Lamb siblings retell 20 of Shakespeare’s most famous works, dividing them between tragedies and comedies. Charles primarily handled the tragedies, such as **"Macbeth," "Hamlet," "Othello,"** and **"Romeo and Juliet,"** while Mary adapted the comedies, including **"The Tempest," "A Midsummer Night’s Dream,"** and **"As You Like It."** Each tale condenses the plot and simplifies the language, while still retaining the essential themes, characters, and moral lessons of the original plays. The stories focus on key moments and highlight Shakespeare's timeless exploration of human nature—love, ambition, jealousy, and fate. By removing the complexity of Elizabethan English, the Lambs make these great works more approachable, yet still manage to preserve the poetic charm and dramatic power of Shakespeare’s storytelling. Tales From Shakespeare serves as both an introduction for younger audiences to Shakespeare's works and as a useful companion to the original plays for readers of all ages. It remains a classic in children’s literature. This book is copyright free and can be downloaded without any cost.

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