Short, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: Romeo and Juliet

Author: Anna Claybourne Tom Morgan-Jones
Publisher: Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Category: Literary Studies: General, Children's Fiction, English Literature
Age Group: 9+
Book Format: Paperback

O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?Two families at war, and a pair of young, star-crossed lovers caught in the crossfire... Read on, through romance and heartbreak, to discover the tragic story at the heart of Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare's most famous plays.Contains information about the background to Romeo and Juliet, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Poisons, and their application in 16th century England, are also examined, to give the context in which the play was written.The Short, Sharp Shakespeare series consists of six books that retell Shakespeare's most famous plays in modern English. Clever illustrations accompany each title, making them a great introduction to the Bard for children aged 9 and above.

About Anna Claybourne
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.

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SKU BK-9780750281140
Barcode # 9780750281140
Brand Wayland (Publishers) Ltd
Artist / Author Anna Claybourne Tom Morgan-Jones
Shipping Weight 0.1500kg
Shipping Width 0.140m
Shipping Height 0.010m
Shipping Length 0.200m
Assembled Length 19.800m
Assembled Height 0.700m
Assembled Width 13.700m
Type Paperback

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