The book retells 20 of Shakespeare's plays in a way that is accessible to children. It includes famous stories like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, and The Tempest, among others. Each story is condensed into a few pages, focusing on the main plot points and characters. The retellings are written in simple language, making Shakespeare's complex works understandable to a younger audience.
By Edith Nesbit · First published 1907 · Genre: Children's Literature, Drama, Classics · 22 chapters