Tales from Shakespeare

Originally published in 1807 "Tales of Shakespeare" is almost as classic as the plays by the bard himself.

Charles Lamb (1775-1834) and his sister Mary Lamb (1764-1874) have taken twenty of Shakespeare's best plays and retold them in a more modern style--in digestible prose--aimed at sophisticated teenagers. All character dialogue, however, comes straight from the plays. A great way to become familiar with these masterpieces of literature before tackling the original versions.

Highly recommended for everyone who wants a better understanding of Shakespeare's great works in a readable modern format.