Description:
Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world's most iconic love stories to readers in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult readers who find Shakespeare's original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between classic literature and modern understanding.
Edited and narrated by Gary MacFadden, and directed and produced by Sarah Bacaller, this retelling draws on the rich storytelling traditions of Edith Nesbit and Charles and Mary Lamb. Their adaptations have been thoughtfully woven together to create a narrative that remains faithful to the heart of Shakespeare's tragedy.
The audiobook also includes a short introduction to Shakespeare's life, giving helpful context for study or general interest.
Ideal for exam preparation, classroom use, or independent learning, this version helps listeners follow the story, understand the characters, and build confidence with Shakespeare.
Brief description:
Edith Nesbit (1858-1924) lived in England and had dreamed of becoming a poet since she was fifteen years old. After her husband fell ill, it was up to her to support her small family. For the next nineteen years, she wrote novels, essays, articles, poems, and short stories; but it was not until 1899, when The Story of the Treasure Seekers was published, that she achieved great success. Her groundbreaking style of depicting realistic, believable children quickly gained a popularity that has lasted for more than a century.