Stories from Shakespeare – The Complete Plays of William Shakespeare

Title: Stories from Shakespeare – The Complete Plays of William Shakespeare

Author: Retold by Marchette Chute

Publisher: John Murray

Edition & Year: 1966 Edition

Pages & Size: 350 pages, 5.5 in x 8.5 in, Hardcover

Stories from Shakespeare – The Complete Plays of William Shakespeare, retold by Marchette Chute, is a classic literary companion that brings the brilliance of Shakespeare’s works into vivid and accessible storytelling. Published by John Murray in 1966, this 350-page hardcover edition condenses the entirety of Shakespeare’s plays into rich, narrative prose without losing their essence, drama, and timeless human themes.

Chute’s retellings preserve the plots, characters, and emotions of Shakespeare’s plays, presenting them in straightforward language that makes the Bard’s works easier to understand for readers of all ages. This makes the volume especially valuable for students, educators, and general readers seeking an approachable introduction to Shakespeare’s dramatic masterpieces.

The book covers the comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances, including timeless works such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear, Romeo and Juliet, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, The Tempest, and many more. Each retelling balances accuracy with readability, ensuring that readers grasp the moral, cultural, and artistic significance of Shakespeare’s plays while enjoying engaging prose.

As a literary guide and study companion, this edition is particularly useful for readers preparing for academic courses or for those who wish to revisit Shakespeare’s canon with a fresh perspective. With its elegant hardcover binding and portable 5.5 x 8.5 in format, the book is designed both for practical use and for long-term collection.

Stories from Shakespeare continues to stand as a valuable bridge between Shakespeare’s Elizabethan English and the modern reader, ensuring that the world’s greatest dramatist remains accessible, understandable, and relevant.

• Retold by Marchette Chute in clear, modern narrative style

• Published by John Murray, 1966 edition

• Hardcover format, 350 pages, sized 5.5 in x 8.5 in

• Complete retellings of all Shakespeare’s plays – comedies, tragedies, histories, and romances

• Ideal for students, teachers, and general readers new to Shakespeare

• Excellent study companion and literary reference

• Combines accessibility with literary fidelity