A collection of folk tales that inspired seven of William Shakespeare's plays, each with an introduction to the tale's history. Includes two CDs with readings of the folk tales.
General Note
"A Barefoot paperback"--Spine.
Content Note
The devil's bet (The taming of the shrew) -- The hill of roses (Romeo and Juliet) -- A bargain is a bargain (The merchant of Venice) -- Snowdrop (As you like it) -- Ashboy (Hamlet) -- Cap-O-Rushes (King Lear) -- The flower princess (The winter's tale).