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Shakespeare Simply Retold – Romeo and Juliet
- Author
- Charles Lamb
- Narrator
- Gary MacFadden
- Publisher
- Thrive Audio
- Publish Date
- 8 May 2026
- Run Time
- 44 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world's most iconic love stories to listeners in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult listeners who find Shakespeare's original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between classic literature and modern understanding.
Edited and narrated by Gary MacFadden, and directed and produced by Sarah Bacaller, this retelling draws on the rich storytelling traditions of Edith Nesbit and Charles and Mary Lamb. Their adaptations have been thoughtfully woven together to create a narrative that remains faithful to the heart of Shakespeare's tragedy.
The audiobook also includes a short introduction to Shakespeare's life, giving helpful context for study or general interest.
Ideal for exam preparation, classroom use, or independent learning, this version helps listeners follow the story, understand the characters, and build confidence with Shakespeare.
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Details
- Author
- Charles Lamb
- Narrator
- Gary MacFadden
- Duration
- 44 minutes
- Release Date
- 8 May 2026
- ISBN
- 9798228965065
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Thrive Audio
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Literature, books and writers, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing
Synopsis
Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world's most iconic love stories to listeners in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult listeners who find Shakespeare's original language challenging, this audiobook bridges the gap between classic literature and modern understanding.Edited and narrated by Gary MacFadden, and directed and produced by Sarah Bacaller, this retelling draws on the rich storytelling traditions of Edith Nesbit and Charles and Mary Lamb. Their adaptations have been thoughtfully woven together to create a narrative that remains faithful to the heart of Shakespeare's tragedy.The audiobook also includes a short introduction to Shakespeare's life, giving helpful context for study or general interest.Ideal for exam preparation, classroom use, or independent learning, this version helps listeners follow the story, understand the characters, and build confidence with Shakespeare.
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