The tales form shakespeare by charles and mery lamb were written to be an introduction to the study of shakespeare but are much more entertaining than that. all of shakespeares in a clear snd plays, comic and tragic. are retold in a clear and robust style, and their literary quality has made them popular and sought quality has made them popular and sought after since their first publication in 1807. this edition contains the delightful pen and ink drawings of that master of illustration artur rackham.