Penguin readers.

Originally published : London : Penguin, 1996

These stories are based on some of Shakespeare's most famous plays. Many are very funny and others are more serious. There is power, passion, magic, and murder. But the stories usually end with love winning over evil. From p. 4 of cover

Tempest -- A midsummer night's dream -- Much ado about nothing -- As you like it -- Merchant of Venice -- Macbeth -- Twelfth night, or what you will -- Activities