The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children

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The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children

by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

EN·~19 hours·53 chapters

Chapters

53 total
1

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN - BY - CHARLES AND MARY LAMB - EDITED BY - E.V. LUCAS - WITH A FRONTISPIECE - INTRODUCTION

43:12
2

TALES FROM SHAKESPEAR

0:13
3

PREFACE

5:03
4

THE TEMPEST

22:57
5

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM

24:11
6

THE WINTER'S TALE

23:05
7

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

26:52
8

AS YOU LIKE IT

34:26
9

THE TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA

27:21
10

THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

28:11

Description

A warm collection of short tales and verses brings Shakespeare’s greatest characters into the reach of younger listeners. The siblings’ adaptations keep many of the Bard’s own words, weaving familiar lines into simple narratives that spark curiosity without overwhelming a child’s ear. Each story is framed as an inviting introduction, offering a gentle taste of the original drama.

Beyond the charming retellings, the volume serves as an early literary guide, encouraging families to explore the full plays together. Thoughtful notes explain the occasional archaic phrasing, while the original illustrations add visual delight. Listeners will discover how timeless virtues—courage, kindness, and humility— shine through these miniature adventures, laying a foundation for deeper appreciation of Shakespeare later in life.

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Full title

The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 3 Books for Children Books for Children

Language

en

Duration

~19 hours (1118K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2003-11-01

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 essayist brought humor, memory, and everyday London life into some of the most personal prose of the Romantic era. He also helped introduce Shakespeare to young readers through Tales from Shakespeare, written with his sister Mary Lamb.

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Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

1764–1847

Best remembered for bringing Shakespeare's stories to young readers, this English writer created enduring books with her brother Charles while living a life marked by resilience and close literary friendships.

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