A fantastic introduction to Shakespeare's biggest plays, these beautifully recounted stories. The power of Hamlet and Othello, the humour of As You Like It and The Taming of the Shrew, the wonder of The Tempest, and the drama of Pericles are all brilliantly brought to life by Charles and Mary Lamb's labour of love. These stories are works of great literature in and of themselves because they embody all of Shakespeare's wit, wisdom, and humanity while maintaining the feel of his exquisite language.