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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet
By Rosen, Michael J. & Shakespeare, William & Ray, Jane
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-76362-258-9
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Mass. : Candlewick Press, 2004.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on February 1, 2004
Gr 5-9 This version of the eternally popular tale of star-crossed lovers uses clear, paraphrased prose and poetic lines quoted from Shakespeare's original to enable readers to comprehend the intricacies of the story's interwoven plots. The book begins with a short introduction to Elizabethan society and an illustrated explanation of the cast of characters. Dividing the text into acts and scenes, Rosen summarizes much of the action in language that maintains the integrity of the play. Shakespearean passages are highlighted in bold print and unfamiliar words ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
