Originally written to be an “introduction to the study of Shakespeare,” Shakespeare for Children
is much more entertaining than that—some of Shakespeare’s best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. Charles and Mary Lamb introduce children to the magic of Shakespeare with these ten favorite tales. Although simplified, these stories don’t underestimate young readers; they keep the complexity, twists of plot, and turns of fate found in the originals. And their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807. Included in this edition are:
- “The Tempest”
- “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
- “Much Ado About Nothing”
- “King Lear”
- “Macbeth”
- “The Taming of the Shrew”
- “Twelfth Night; or, What You Will”
- “Romeo and Juliet”
- “Hamlet, Prince of Denmark”
- “Othello”
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