Here is a wonderful introduction to Shakespeare. Ten of his most popular plays, A Midsummer Night`s Dream, Romeo and Juliet, As You like It, The Merchant of Venice, Julius Caesar, Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, Twelfth Night, and Macbeth are presented in story form, easy to read and understand. Each chapter features thr story of one play and includes quotations and an analysis of the main characters. The book also contains background material on Shakespeare and the Elizabeth theater.