Romeo and Juliet In Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

Romeo and Juliet In Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) - Paperback

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Romeo and Juliet In Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version)

Romeo and Juliet In Plain and Simple English: (A Modern Translation and the Original Version) - Paperback

$18.88
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Book Overview

Love. Feuds. Secret plans. Tragedy. Romeo and Juliet has it all-but the language can be hard to follow if you're not used to reading Shakespeare.

Romeo and Juliet is one of the most famous love stories ever written-but that doesn't mean it's easy to read. Shakespeare's language, while beautiful, can feel confusing or distant if you're not used to it. Whether you're a student reading it for class, a teacher trying to help others understand, or just someone curious about classic literature, this edition was made to help.

What makes it different? It includes the original text on one side of the page and a modern translation on the other. That means you can read the actual words Shakespeare wrote-and right next to them, see what each line means in plain, everyday English. You won't miss out on the poetry or the meaning, but you also won't get stuck trying to guess what a character is really saying.

This isn't a summary or adaptation-it's the full play, just made clearer. Whether you read one side, both sides, or jump back and forth, this edition gives you the tools to understand and enjoy the story the way it was meant to be experienced.

Perfect for classrooms, self-study, tutoring, or anyone who wants to explore Shakespeare without the struggle.

ISBN9781469973746
Author William Shakespeare
PublisherCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform
GenreLiterature
FormatPaperback
PublishedJanuary 2012
LanguageENG- English
Pages150
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was born in April 1564 in the town of Stratford-upon-Avon, on England's Avon River. When he was eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway. The couple had three children--an older daughter Susanna and twins, Judith and Hamnet. Hamnet, Shakespeare's only son, died in childhood. The bulk of Shakespeare's working life was spent in the theater world of London, where he established himself professionally by the early 1590s. He enjoyed success not only as a playwright and poet, but also as an actor and shareholder in an acting company. Although some think that sometime between 1610 and 1613 Shakespeare retired from the theater and returned home to Stratford, where he died in 1616, others believe that he may have continued to work in London until close to his death.

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