Tales from Shakespeare

Introduce young readers to the captivating world of Shakespeare with ‘Tales from Shakespeare,’ a collection crafted to spark the imagination and provide a gateway to the bard’s masterpieces. These tales serve as an engaging prelude to the study of Shakespeare’s works, using his own words wherever possible, allowing readers to experience the beauty of his language.

Within this collection, the tragedies retain Shakespeare’s words to immerse young minds in the essence of his storytelling, while the comedies, due to their dramatic form, incorporate a narrative style. The usage of dialogues, though potentially unfamiliar to some, aims to preserve Shakespeare’s authentic voice.

Despite any slight alterations to accommodate a younger audience, these tales offer mere glimpses of the treasure trove found in Shakespeare’s original works. They serve as faint but valuable impressions of the genius and linguistic beauty encapsulated within his timeless stories. While the translations into simpler language attempt to maintain the essence, the true richness of Shakespeare’s unmatched language might be somewhat diluted.

This collection strives to provide a stepping stone into the wonder of Shakespeare, preparing young readers for the enjoyment and depth they’ll discover in the bard’s complete and original writings.