Originally written to be an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, Shakespeare for Children is much more entertaining than that-some of Shakespeare's best-loved plays, comic and tragic, are retold in a clear and robust style. Charles and Mary Lamb introduce children to the magic of Shakespeare with these ten favorite tales. Although simplified, these stories don't underestimate young readers; they keep the complexity, twists of plot, and turns of fate found in the originals. And their literary quality has made them popular and sought-after ever since their first publication in 1807. Included in this edition are: - The Tempest - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Much Ado About Nothing - King Lear - Macbeth - The Taming of the Shrew - Twelfth Night; or, What You Will - Romeo and Juliet - Hamlet, Prince of Denmark - Othello