Audiobooks by Mary Lamb

Shakespeare Simply Retold – Romeo and Juliet

"Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world's most iconic love stories to listeners in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult listeners who find Shakespeare's original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between classic literature and modern understanding. Edited and narrated by Gary MacFadden, and directed and produced by Sarah Bacaller, this retelling draws on the rich storytelling traditions of Edith Nesbit and Charles and Mary Lamb. Their adaptations have been thoughtfully woven together to create a narrative that remains faithful to the heart of Shakespeare's tragedy. The audiobook also includes a short introduction to Shakespeare's life, giving helpful context for study or general interest. Ideal for exam preparation, classroom use, or independent learning, this version helps listeners follow the story, understand the characters, and build confidence with Shakespeare."

Charles Lamb, Edith Nesbit, Mary Lamb (Author), Sarah Bacaller (Narrator)

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Fast Shakespeare – Easy to Understand (The Tempest - A Midsummer Night's Dream - The Winter's Tale)

"Fast Shakespeare – Easy to Understand By Charles Lamb (1775–1834) and Mary Lamb (1764–1847) This collection of tales offers a clear and approachable introduction to Shakespeare’s works. Whenever possible, the authors weave in Shakespeare’s own words, preserving the beauty of his language while shaping the plays into connected, easy-to-follow stories. Great care was taken to avoid modern expressions that might disrupt the timeless rhythm of Elizabethan English, ensuring young readers experience the richness of Shakespeare’s style in a way that feels both authentic and accessible. The Tempest - A Midsummer Night's Dream - The Winter's Tale"

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Fast Shakespeare - Easy to Understand ( The Merchant of Venice, Cymbeline, and King Lear)

"Welcome to the world of Shakespeare, where magic, mystery, and drama unfold in every word! If you're a fan of the bard, or simply looking for a way to experience his language in a more approachable format, our abridged works are the perfect choice for you. Our set contains three of Shakespeare's most iconic plays: Merchant of Venice, Cymbeline, and King Lear. Each has been carefully abridged to preserve the original language as much as possible, while making the text easier to follow and enjoy. By listening to these plays in their original language — presented in a streamlined, accessible form — adults can develop a deeper appreciation for the beauty and power of Shakespeare’s words. Our expertly narrated audiobook brings these plays to life, making them engaging without sacrificing authenticity. With Merchant of Venice, you’ll explore themes of love, betrayal, and justice through the story of Shylock and Antonio. In Cymbeline, you’ll journey through love, deception, and loyalty with Imogen and Posthumus. And in King Lear, you’ll witness the rise and fall of a powerful king as he grapples with the consequences of his own choices."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, William Shakespeare (Author), Various (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: The Tempest - A Midsummer Night's Dream - Winter's Tale

"Introducing Shakespeare to young readers can be a daunting task, but with the 'Shakespeare for Young Readers' audiobook, it has never been easier! This collection of tales is the perfect introduction to Shakespeare's works and language, using his own words whenever possible to create a truly immersive experience. The audiobook features three of Shakespeare's most beloved plays, 'The Tempest,' 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' and 'Winter's Tale,' all carefully curated to captivate young listeners. The narration is artfully crafted with a focus on selecting words that blend seamlessly with Shakespeare's original language, allowing young readers to fully appreciate the beauty of English in which he wrote. Avoiding modern language, this audiobook is the perfect tool to help children fall in love with Shakespeare and his timeless tales."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Much Ado About Nothing - As You Like It - Two Gentlemen of Verona

"Introducing 'Shakespeare for Young Readers' - the perfect digital audio book for young readers who want to discover the works of the greatest playwright in history. This audio book uses Shakespeare's own words to introduce readers to his plays, including 'Much Ado About Nothing,' 'As You Like It,' and 'Two Gentlemen of Verona.' The language has been carefully selected to preserve Shakespeare's beautiful English tongue, with modern words avoided as much as possible. You will be transported into the world of Shakespeare's stories, bringing his timeless tales to life in a way that is accessible and engaging for young readers."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Shakespeare for Young Readers: Comedy of Errors - Measure for Measure - Twelfth Night

"Introducing 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' an immersive digital audio book experience that brings the timeless works of William Shakespeare to a new generation of readers. This audio book features three of Shakespeare's most beloved plays - Comedy of Errors, Measure for Measure, and Twelfth Night - all presented in their original language. Our goal is to provide young readers with an opportunity to experience Shakespeare's plays in a way that is engaging, entertaining, and easy to understand. We've carefully selected these three plays for their humor, intrigue, and universal themes that are relatable to young audiences. Our approach to the language is to use as much original text as possible, without injecting modern language. We believe that hearing Shakespeare's words spoken in their original form is the best way to appreciate the beauty and power of his language. We've also included helpful context and summaries of each scene to help young readers follow along and understand the plot. With 'Shakespeare for Young Readers,' we hope to inspire a love of Shakespeare and literature in a new generation of readers. Whether you're a student studying Shakespeare for the first time or a parent looking for a fun and educational activity for your children, this audio book is sure to be a hit."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Karen Savage (Narrator)

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Tales Of Shakespeare

"The following Tales are meant to be submitted to the young reader as an introduction to the study of Shakespeare, for which purpose his words are used whenever it seemed possible to bring them in; and in whatever has been added to give them the regular form of a connected story, diligent care has been taken to select such words as might least interrupt the effect of the beautiful English tongue in which he wrote: therefore, words introduced into our language since his time have been as far as possible avoided"

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Geoffrey Giuliano, The Ark (Narrator)

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Tales from Shakespeare

"The famous and thrilling stories of William Shakespeare's plays are lovingly retold in equally poetic language by Charles and Mary Lamb. First published in 1807 and intended as an introduction to the plays for children, these retellings have a beauty of their own which still captivate today. Music and narration by Simon Hester."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Simon Hester (Narrator)

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A Midsummer Night's Dream: Words and Music

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, William Shakespeare, Wrongwilliam Shakespearew (Author), Bart Wolffe (Narrator)

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Tales from Shakespeare

"Discover Shakespeare's best-loved plays with this fantastic, unabridged and downloadable audiobook edition of Charles and Mary Lamb's Tales from Shakespeare, read by Alan Cumming, Juliet Stevenson, Nigel Davenport and Andrew Sachs. A perfect introduction for all ages to the breadth and beauty of Shakespeare's work. Tales from Shakespeare has become a classic work in its own right. The tales bring vividly to life the power of Hamlet and Macbeth, the fun of A Midsummer Night's Dream, and the drama of The Tempest. Blending detailed narrative with original dialogue and poetic language, they fully convey the wit, wisdom and imagination of Shakespeare's magnificent plays. Includes King Lear, The Tempest, Macbeth, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Twelfth Night, Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Measure for Measure."

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb, William Shakespeare (Author), Alan Cumming, Andrew Sachs, Juliet Stevenson, Nigel Davenport (Narrator)

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Tales from Shakespeare

"This retelling in prose of twenty of Shakespeare's thirty-seven plays was originally published just for children. Keeping Shakespeare's own words whenever possible but making the plots and language easily understandable, this very listenable collection has entertained and informed generations of adults as well. With such classic stories as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Much Ado about Nothing, Hamlet, and more, Shakespeare's most memorable characters come to life anew as magicians and fairies, fools and kings weave their magic, mischief, and madness. Contents include: The TempestA Midsummer Night's DreamThe Winter's TaleMuch Ado about NothingAs You Like ItThe Two Gentlemen of VeronaThe Merchant of VeniceCybelineKing LearMacbethAll's Well That Ends WellThe Taming of the ShrewThe Comedy of ErrorsMeasure for MeasureTwelfth NightTimon of AthensRomeo and JulietHamletOthelloPericles, Prince of Tyre"

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Wanda Mccaddon (Narrator)

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Tales from Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

Charles Lamb, Mary Lamb (Author), Emma Topping (Narrator)

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Audiobooks by Mary Lamb

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