Romeo and Juliet »

William Shakespeare lived between 1552-1616, but his work endures and is enjoyed the world over.

As a child, Christa Unzner filled mountains of paper with her drawings. After an apprenticeship to a window decorator, she went on to study design. She has illustrated many children's books, including young people's retelling of William Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet. She lives with her husband in Nicaragua.

Kindermann's expert retelling of "Romeo and Juliet" turns one of Shakespeare's most beloved plays into a fairy tale for children. Weaving actual lines from Shakespeare's play into a narrative text, this version serves as a wonderful introduction to this timeless tale. Full color.

Carol Burbridge

Keep[s] intact the essence of Shakespeare while telling an exciting story that will keep kids' attention.... Highly recommended.

Introduction vii

"A Pair of Star-crossed Lovers" vii

"The Fearful Passage of their Death-marked Love" ix

"These Violent Delights have Violent Ends" xi

About the Text xvi

Key Facts xxiii

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Textual Notes 115

Scene-by-Scene Analysis 118

Romeo and Juliet in Performance: The RSC and Beyond 130

Four Centuries of Romeo and Juliet: An Overview 130

At the RSC 141

The Director's Cut: Interview with Michael Attenborough 157

David Tennant on Playing Romeo 166

Alexandra Gilbreath on Playing Juliet 173

Shakespeare's Career in the Theater 180

Beginnings 180

Playhouses 182

The Ensemble at Work 186

The King's Man 191

Shakespeare's Works: A Chronology 194

Further Reading and Viewing 197

References 200

Acknowledgments and Picture Credits 204