Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet (Paperback)

~ William Shakespeare (Author), (Author), Yali Lin (Author)

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"Reading a comic adaptation of Shakespeare offers students an opportunity to make sense of the rich language using the illustrations. Shakespeare, after all, was meant to be seen not read. Experiencing Shakespeare as a comic is the best substitute to watching the play itself." (The Graphic Classroom, April 12, 2008)

Product Description

Feuding families—the Montagues and Capulets. Star-crossed lovers—Romeo and Juliet. A street brawl and a masquerade ball. Comedy and tragedy. Murder and revenge.  True romance. A secret marriage. A double suicide.

This manga edition features a four-page introduction that sets the stage and a text that’s abridged, but retains Shakespeare’s original language, setting, and time. Packed with action and emotion, it is the ideal way to explore Shakespeare’s timeless themes and appreciate his immortal love scenes.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; Manga ed edition (February 11, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470097582
• ISBN-13: 978-0470097588
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #496,309 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Romeo and Juliet for Young People, June 12, 2008

By	Michael T. Gagnon (Honolulu, HI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

An alternative to the same old Romeo and Juliet for young people! Certain classes seem to dive into Shakespeare, while others drift over him, never really sure what his most famous tragedy is truly about. This comic/manga version, is a useful tool for students struggling with the reading of Shakespeare's language, making the play accessible while still requiring the student to read key passages. The pictures capture the student's attention and often times get the hesitant student to read what they normally wouldn't. I used this version to teach last year and was amazed at the response! Very helpful and well done!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the classroom, June 4, 2009

By	Elvin Ortiz "CurlyAl34" - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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If you ever teach Romeo and Juliet, this is an excellent graphic novel or manga version to accompany Shakespeare's play. I also had the impression that some of its graphics were inspired by the 1968 movie version because they looked alike. The only graphic moment I recall that seemed weak in comparison to that movie was Mercutio's death. Everything else was quite faithful to the Shakespeare play. I highly recommend it.