Romeo and Juliet

Written by William Shakespeare · Illustrated by Lee Kyung-shin

Part of the Manga Classics series

Two lovers defy their feuding families, risking everything for forbidden love.

4.2 Goodreads · 19 ratings

192 pages· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

In a world where family feuds dictate fate, two young lovers dare to defy the odds. Their secret romance blooms amidst the chaos, but can love truly conquer all? Discover the timeless tale of passion and tragedy, reimagined with vivid illustrations that breathe new life into Shakespeare's classic. Will their love survive the bitter enmity, or will it lead to their ultimate downfall? Dive into this captivating retelling and experience the heart-wrenching journey of love and loss.

From the publisher

William Shakespeare’s tragic play about a young couple from two warring families is perhaps the greatest love story ever told. Manga Classics retells the tale with bold illustrations, making it easy to follow yet still introducing some of Shakespeare’s timeless poetry.Follow the ups and downs of the young lovers as they meet, fall in love, and then have to deal with the consequences of their parents’ enmity.The book includes: A quick and fun way to introduce classic storiesIdeal for reluctant readers - encourages children to read for funEasy-to-follow, bite-size text using different font sizes, bold typography and dazzling illustrationsEach volume in the Manga Classics series provides a fast-paced and fun introduction to a great work of literature in a manner that is clear, accessible and entertaining.

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