Tales from Shakespeare has enchanted generations of readers with its graceful retellings of Shakespeare's most beloved plays. First published in 1807 by siblings Charles and Mary Lamb, these luminous stories bring the wit, romance, and tragedy of the Bard's work to life for readers of all ages, preserving his poetry while making his plots vividly accessible.
In this new edition, Arthur Rackham's exquisite black-and-white chapter illustrations accompany the tales, transforming each into a feast for the imagination. His delicate linework captures the timeless magic of Shakespeare's world-its fairies and kings, star-crossed lovers, and noble fools-with the whimsy and depth that have made Rackham one of the most cherished illustrators of the Golden Age of book art. Whether revisiting these stories or discovering them for the first time, readers will find Tales from Shakespeare an enduring gateway to the genius of Shakespeare. This handsomely produced edition includes an essay by Louis N. Feipel on the dramatization of classic works.
