Tales from Shakespeare

audiobook

Tales from Shakespeare

by Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb

EN·~9 hours

Chapters

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 English writer brought humor, feeling, and sharp observation to everyday life. His work still feels personal and alive, balancing lightness with real tenderness.

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Mary Lamb

Mary Lamb

1764–1847

Best known for helping bring Shakespeare to young readers, this English writer built a lasting literary partnership with her brother Charles Lamb. Her life was marked by both creative achievement and long struggles with mental illness, which give her story unusual depth and poignancy.

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