Description

Tales of Shakespeare by Charles and Mary Lamb is a collection of stories that retell the plays of William Shakespeare in a simplified and accessible way. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing stories from the comedies and the second part containing stories from the tragedies. Each story is written in prose and includes the main plot, characters, and themes of the play. The language is easy to understand and suitable for readers of all ages. The book also includes illustrations by various artists, which add to the visual appeal of the stories. Overall, Tales of Shakespeare is a wonderful introduction to the works of Shakespeare and a great way to enjoy his plays without the complexity of the original texts.There was a certain island in the sea, the only inhabitants of which were an old man, whose name was Prospero, and his daughter Miranda, a very beautiful young lady. She came to this island so young, that she had no memory of having seen any other human face than her father's.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.