Ten of Shakespeare"s most powerful, enduring plays are brilliantly retold here as great tales of love, jealousy, madness, comedy, vengeance, and heroics. Noted Shakespearian expert, Tina Packer, Director of the premier theatre group, Shakespeare & Co, brings to life all the romance, clashing swords, dastardly plots, and hilarious comedies of 10 of Shakespeare"s classic plays, retold as exciting, accessible stories and lavishly illustrated by 10 notable children"s book illustrators. (See extended summary.)