Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet
Richard Appignanesi
208 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 0810993252
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Language: English
Publish: April 1, 2007
ClassicsComicsDramaFictionGraphic NovelsMangaPlaysRetellingsRomanceYoung Adult
“Now presenting Manga Shakespearethe Bards greatest plays in an accessible, lively format for a new generation of readers” Romeo and Juliet” is ideally suited for the manga formatit has teenage heroes, scheming and villainous adults, heartbreaking tragedy, and the ultimate romantic plot about star-crossd lovers. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall deeply in loveand they refuse to let their parents age-old feud get in their way. When Romeo is banished from their town, a series of mistakes and misunderstandings, along with their families mutual hatred, finally manages to end their love. An exciting introduction to the Bard for reluctant readers and manga fans alike.