The most beloved tale of young love in western literature is retold for young readers in this lushly illustrated edition, translated by Anthea Bell. Jewel tones, sweeping lines and Zwerger's subtle sense of humor add distinction to this retelling of the bard's timeless romance. And as a bonus, she invites the reader to imagine an alternate ending to Shakespeare's tragic tale.

About the Author
William Shakespeare (c. 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, renowned by many as the world's greatest writer in the English Language. Among his plays are "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet", "Macbeth" to name but a few. Lisbeth Zwerger is one of the most highly regarded illustrators of children's books and the winner of numerous awards including the Hans Christian Andersen medal presented to her in 1990 to recognize her lifetime contribution to children's literature. Her most recent books for minedition are Grimm's Fairy Tales and The Little Mermaid.

Reviews
"Zwerger crafts a lovely and contemplative staging of Romeo and Juliet ." Publishers Weekly



Book Information
ISBN 9789888341283
Author W Shakespeare
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint mineditionUS
Publisher mineditionUS
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 292mm * 244mm * 12mm