Customers say
Customers find the book helpful for reading and understanding Shakespeare’s works. They appreciate the modern translation and explanations that accompany the text. The language is praised as easy to understand and appreciated for its lyrical style. Many consider it a good value, especially for first-time readers. The drama and notes throughout enhance their understanding of the storyline.
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No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Romeo and Juliet on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right.
Our Top Reviews
Reviewer: Monica French
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent Resource for High School or College Student
Review: I bought this book for my 14-year-old son who was supposed to read Romeo & Juliet for Honors English. He was really impressed with the format of the book. It has side by side interpretations of the old-timey English in the play. It also contains a list of characters and short descriptions about them, and adds a great deal of context to help the reader understand the story. My son said he would be lost without this book. He likes it so much as a reference tool that he asked me to submit this review. I’d recommend this book for any high school or college student who is assigned to read Romeo & Juliet. You’ll be so glad you purchased this book. It’s also very reasonably priced!
Reviewer: MommaLayne
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Ultimate Clarity
Review: “No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet” is an invaluable tool for anyone wanting to explore this timeless tale of love and tragedy without getting lost in the poetic complexities of the original text. The side-by-side format featuring the complete play alongside an easy-to-understand translation makes it incredibly user-friendly. I found this layout particularly effective, as it allows readers to appreciate Shakespeare’s lyrical language while seamlessly following the storyline and character dynamics.The clarity of the translations breathes new life into the famous dialogues, making the emotions and tensions of Romeo and Juliet’s passionate relationship resonate just as powerfully today. This guide not only helps simplify Shakespeare’s nuanced themes of love, conflict, and fate but also enhances understanding with helpful notes and character descriptions. Whether you’re a student studying the play or a fan of Shakespeare looking to deepen your appreciation of this classic work, “No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet” offers an engaging and accessible entry point into the Bard’s world!
Reviewer: Lisa
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good for students
Review: Bought for my high schooler, it was recommended by her teacher as the best option for reading Shakespeare. Has easy to follow explanations to go along with the Shakespeare text.
Reviewer: Katie G
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Perfect for school
Review: I had to get this book for class. It’s perfect for analyzing the play because it has the modern-day translation.
Reviewer: C. Gotthelf
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Very Helpful
Review: I got this in order to be able to help one of my kids with Romeo and Juliet. The translation to modern English was great!However, as far as the story itself goes, I think I enjoyed it even less reading it as an adult than as a teenager. I was surprised at the number of crude jokes and sexual innuendos in the book. I didn’t find them particularly amusing. They reminded me of an annoying coworker I had in one of my previous jobs who thought he was being clever and funny.I thought that the characters behaved like spoiled toddlers most of the time! Chickens with their heads cut off would probably make wiser decisions than some of these people.If parents today spoke to their children as Juliet’s parents spoke to her, those kids would need a LOT of therapy. Also, Juliet – you did not follow instructions! You were supposed to mix the contents of the vial with liquor, but you drank it straight from the vial. That could have killed you! Oops – nevermind.Spoiler alert – almost everyone dies of stupidity in the end!
Reviewer: DLThorn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Shakespeare made easy!
Review: Very easy read and great to help understand live performance.
Reviewer: heather A
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Handy book for students
Review: I bought this for my ninth grader who can’t stand reading Shakespeare. It made it a lot easier to get through. I do wish there were chapter notes regarding theme, symbols, character development etc…
Reviewer: Maryam Fadhil
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: PERFECT FOR SCHOOL!!!
Review: As a 9th grader reading Romeo and Juliet is a school tradition. Our teacher was very insistent that we get a hard copy of Romeo and Juliet with LINE NUMBERS. Unfortunately many of these listings for Romeo and Juliet don’t even state if they have line numbers so I had taken a gamble with this book, hoping it has line numbers, IT DOES!!!! I also love the modern English on the side! I don’t think I would’ve understood anything without it. If your a freshman or any other student who needs Romeo and Juliet, get this one!!
Reviewer: Lynn
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Shakespeare on the left side of every page and a modern English translation on the right side of the page. Love it! Why didn’t they have these when I was in high school???
Reviewer: AHeath
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Delivery was really quick. A super book to read with both Shakespearean text alongside modern day interpretation.
Reviewer: Arindam Maji
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Fantastic quality
Reviewer: Madi
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Very good condition
Reviewer: Francesco
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Consegna in accordo alle tempistiche comunicate.Prodotto in linea con quanto indicato nell’annuncio di vendita
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