Tales from Shakespeare (1351)

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Summary: Read it as a child and now use it as a professor
Review: I remember my father giving me this book when I was young. He was a junior high school english teacher and used this book in class. Together we read the stories and I loved them. Now I am a college professor and use the book in class myself. While some of the summaries are "dated," they are still useful in communicating the basic action of the play to students and the very fact that they are "dated" allows the book to serve as an illustration of how interpretations of Shakespeare's plays have changed since the Lambs' time.

I recommend this book heartily.

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Summary: Really good...helps me remember all the plays!
Review: It's a great book that allows you to remember the main elements of Shakespeare's plays. It's great for exams and essays because you can understand the plot, theme, tone and characters through these very nicely written stories. It's a must to anyone who has to revise for those exams or just to get a feel for Shakespeare's work. It maybe a little bit hard for kids aged 12 or less.

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Summary: Tales from Shakespeare
Review: Tales from Shakespeare was one of the few books that attracted me by its title. I've heard a lot about William Shakespeare, however, I never really got to listen or read his stories. I think they're really special because everyone knows who he is and they say his stories are wonderful.
In this book, there are many, many stories, so I decided to read two of them I was interested in: ¡¥The Tempest¡¦ and ¡¥A Midsummer Night's Dream¡¦. But I'll only tell you about The Tempest.
The Tempest was the first story of the book. It was about a man and his daughter, Miranda, a young girl living on an island with spirits, and no other humans. However, before they decided to side there, there lived before them, a witch name Sycorax. She prisoned all the good spirits, including the leader, Ariel. When Miranda's father decided to side on the island, he defeated Sycorax, and Ariel, as the head of all good spirits promised to serve Miranda's father in any way he can.
As Miranda grew older, she became more beautiful. Her father thought that it was time for her to get married. He sent Ariel to carry Fernando, a prince to marry his daughter. At first, he was so angry at Miranda's father for doing such a thing, but once he saw Miranda, he decided to marry her. As they were getting married, Miranda's father had some revenge on his brother.
What I like about this book is that, Shakespeare has a lot of good ideas.
What I dislike about this book, is that, his stories are too confusing for me to understand. And every time I finish a story, I don't see the point of it.
But I really enjoy reading his stories though.

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Summary: understandable
Review: This book puts Shakespears works into understandable form

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Summary: Good for Older Readers
Review: This is a good book to glance through, whether you're brushing up on a play you've forgotten or familiarizing youself with the story for the first time. Even though it is easier than actually reading Shakespeare, though, the language is still a little too difficult for children maybe under twelve or so. Adults and teenagers will be able to understand, though.