Tales from Shakespeare by Mary Lamb, Charles Lamb

Tales from Shakespeare

Mary Lamb, Charles Lamb

270 pages first pub 1807 (editions)

fiction classics short stories adventurous challenging medium-paced

Description

Celebrated prose retellings of Shakespeare's plays Charles and Mary Lamb have delighted generations of adults as well as children with their famed prose renderings of Shakespeare's originals. Bringing the plays to life in a form that encourages r...

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Community Reviews Summary of 277 reviews

Moods

funny 58%
adventurous 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 33%
dark 25%
lighthearted 25%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
reflective 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%
relaxing 8%

Pace

fast 63%
slow 18%
medium 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 62% | Character: 12% | N/A: 12% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 37% | N/A: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 62% | N/A: 12% | No: 12% | Yes: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 42% | N/A: 14%

Average rating

3.65

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