Mary Lamb

Charles and Mary Lamb's classic prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays for young readers, now available in an unabridged, paperback volume in Union Square and Co.'s Signature Editions series. Originally published in 1807 by brother and sister Charles and Mary Lamb, Tales from Shakespeare offers entertaining and highly readable versions of William Shakespeare's most popular and enduring works. This volume collects twenty prose renditions of Shakespeare's comedies and tragedies, including A Midsummer Night's Dream, Macbeth, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, The Taming of the Shrew, and Hamlet. Maintaining Shakespeare's original language whenever possible, these captivating retellings bring his plays to life in a faithful but accessible way, providing an excellent introduction to the Bard's work for children.

Charles Lamb (10 February 1775 - 27 December 1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764-1847). Charles and Mary both suffered periods of mental illness, and Charles spent six weeks in a psychiatric hospital during 1795. He was, however, already making his name as a poet. Despite Lamb's bouts of melancholia, both he and his sister enjoyed an active and rich social life. Their London quarters became a kind of weekly salon for many of the most outstanding theatrical and literary figures of the day.

Charles Lamb (10 February 1775 - 27 December 1834) was an English essayist, poet, and antiquarian, best known for his Essays of Elia and for the children's book Tales from Shakespeare, co-authored with his sister, Mary Lamb (1764-1847). Charles and Mary both suffered periods of mental illness, and Charles spent six weeks in a psychiatric hospital during 1795. He was, however, already making his name as a poet. Despite Lamb's bouts of melancholia, both he and his sister enjoyed an active and rich social life. Their London quarters became a kind of weekly salon for many of the most outstanding theatrical and literary figures of the day.

"Tales from Shakespeare" retells the immortal stories of Shakespeare's plays in accessible prose for younger readers. Authored by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb, this collection captures the drama, romance, and tragedy of Shakespeare's most beloved works. Focusing on stories, plots, and key events, the book offers an engaging introduction to Shakespearean drama. A cornerstone of juvenile literature and classic children's stories, this volume provides a gateway to understanding the Bard's enduring influence. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the timeless appeal of these tales, making it a treasured addition to any literary collection. Dive into the world of Shakespeare through these carefully crafted narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

"Tales from Shakespeare" retells the immortal stories of Shakespeare's plays in accessible prose for younger readers. Authored by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb, this collection captures the drama, romance, and tragedy of Shakespeare's most beloved works. Focusing on stories, plots, and key events, the book offers an engaging introduction to Shakespearean drama. A cornerstone of juvenile literature and classic children's stories, this volume provides a gateway to understanding the Bard's enduring influence. This meticulously prepared print edition preserves the timeless appeal of these tales, making it a treasured addition to any literary collection. Dive into the world of Shakespeare through these carefully crafted narratives.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.