The Shorter Shakespeare Series: Romeo and Juliet

Description

Only £0.99 a copy while stocks last.

• Makes the play enjoyable and accessible to all young people
• Ideal for both study and performance
• Provides an indispensable introduction to Shakespeare

Shakespeare's incomparable love story is brought alive for students through brilliant production photographs and a modern narration in tandem with his original language.

Colour photographs from a variety of productions show the passion, violence and despair created by this fatal romance.

Three modern narrators act as a chorus commenting on the events. Their dialogue (clearly marked in the text as not being part of Shakespeare's play) explains, where necessary, things that might not be immediately obvious to present day students - such as Juliet's parents' attitude to her marriage. They summarise the action and prepare students for what is going to happen, guiding them through the twists and turns of the plot and supporting their understanding of the original text.

There are other plays in the Shorter Shakespeare series:

Comments

"There have been a variety of abridged versions. This one is different. The focus is on enjoying the language and the meaning of the play, focusing on the dramatic element!"

schools.co.uk reviews

"Can be unreservedly recommended ... For students in Years 8 and 9 especially, this one stands out from the crowd. Try it!"

Peter Hollindale in The School Librarian

"Will be an asset to every English department"

schools.co.uk reviews

"Brilliant - a life saver!"

Ray Cameron-Goodman, Campbeltown Grammar School, Argyll

"We are really pleased. The pupils have thoroughly enjoyed it and have been very enthusiastic. The resources have proved to be very useful. "

A MacDonald, Kingussie High School

"Very successful"

Sally Harrison, Hattersley High School

"Excellent"

E Jenkinson, Southfield Technology College, Workington

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