Tales from Shakespeare

audiobook

Tales from Shakespeare

by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

EN·~9 hours·3 chapters

Chapters

3 total
1

TALES FROM SHAKESPEARE - By CHARLES & MARY LAMB - ILLUSTRATED BY ARTHUR RACKHAM

0:23
2

PREFACE

5:08
3

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

9:40:45

Description

A gentle introduction to Shakespeare’s world, this collection reshapes the great playwright’s tales into short, connected narratives that speak directly to young listeners. The retellings keep as much of the original language as possible, letting the lyricism of the Bard’s words shine through while smoothing the story into easy‑to‑follow prose. Each episode offers a glimpse of the drama, comedy, or tragedy that first captivated audiences centuries ago.

Designed for families, the book invites older siblings to share favorite passages and help their younger brothers and sisters explore the characters and plots. The adaptations balance simplicity with the richness of Shakespeare’s verse, providing enough familiar dialogue to spark curiosity without overwhelming a child’s ear. Listeners will come away with a taste of the timeless intrigue that awaits them in the full plays.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~9 hours (562K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell, Janet Blenkinship and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-02-24

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Charles Lamb

Charles Lamb

1775–1834

Best known for the warm, witty Essays of Elia, this beloved English writer turned everyday memories, friendships, and city life into essays that still feel surprisingly human. He also helped bring Shakespeare to younger readers through Tales from Shakespeare, written with his sister Mary.

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Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

1764–1847

Best remembered for helping bring Shakespeare to younger readers, this English writer created clear, lively retellings that stayed popular for generations. Her life was marked by hardship, but her books still show warmth, intelligence, and a real gift for storytelling.

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