William Shakespeare & James Anthony 
Romeo and Juliet [EPUB ebook] 
Shakespeare Retold

Tackling Romeo and Juliet? Easily understand every line and quickly master Shakespeare’s classic tragedy of young love and family feuding.

Does Shakespeare’s 400-year-old language often leave you confused? Do you wish there was an easier way to get to the heart of the story without tedious cross-referencing? Award-winning Shakespearean author James Anthony unlocks each line of Romeo and Juliet via a modern, versified retelling alongside the brilliant original, empowering you to excel at this formidable text.

In this book, you’ll discover:

• What each line of the complete original text means via a retelling printed directly below it.


• The precise meaning of each character motive, plot twist, convoluted phrase and befuddling reference.


• The rhythm and pacing Shakespeare uses to drive this classic story forward.


• How to form your own views by understanding the hidden subtleties of Shakespeare’s verse.


• How to sail through exams by quickly and easily transforming your knowledge of the text.

‘Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight.’ – STEPHEN FRY

‘Tackling Hamlet for The Royal Shakespeare Company is arguably the most daunting role for any actor. For me, learning the words was the easy part; interpreting the nuances of the language and breathing life into the performance was brutally tough. James Anthony’s Shakespeare, Retold would have helped me immensely. For every line, I’d have had a lyrically identical modern-day translation that I precisely understood, helping reveal the emphasis and punch of each moment of my stage performance. Every actor would benefit from this compelling translation.’ – PAAPA ESSIEDU

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