Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare Author:Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb No better introduction to William Shakespeare's dramatic masterpieces exists than the delightful prose adaptations of Charles and Mary Lamb. A standard of literature since its original publication in 1807, Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare is an entertaining way for children to get to know the classics. This retelling of the dramas in elegant prose ... more »makes Shakespeare's plots and language easily accessible to young listeners while retaining the Bard's own words when possible. Here Shakespeare's best-known tragedies and comedies come vividly to life through the Lambs' clear, supple, and rhythmic prose, guaranteed to appeal to both children and adults. Romeo and Juliet is one of several major Shakespeare plays included in this volume.« less