Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare is a classic collection of stories retold in simple language by Charles and Mary Lamb. The book features twenty of Shakespeare's most famous plays, including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Othello, and Macbeth. Each story is accompanied by illustrations, making it an ideal choice for children and young adults who are new to Shakespeare's works. In addition to the play summaries, the book also includes a brief biography of William Shakespeare, providing readers with insight into the life and times of the famous playwright. First published in 1807, this edition of Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare was released in 1903 and remains a popular choice for those looking to introduce themselves or their children to the works of Shakespeare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.