Shakespeare Simply Retold – Romeo and Juliet
By Edith Nesbit, Charles Lamb, and Mary Lamb
Read by Gary MacFadden and Sarah Bacaller
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3 Formats: CD
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3 Formats: Library CD
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3 Formats: MP3 CD
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Available on 07/04/2026
ISBN: 9798228965027
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Available on 07/04/2026
ISBN: 9798228965010
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Available on 07/04/2026
ISBN: 9798228965034
| Runtime: | 0.73 Hours |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
Summary
Summary
Shakespeare Simply Retold: Romeo and Juliet brings one of the world’s most iconic love stories to readers in a clear, engaging, and accessible way. Perfect for high school students and adult readers 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.
Author
Author Bio: Edith Nesbit
Edith Nesbit (1858–1924) lived in England and had dreamed of becoming a poet since she was fifteen years old. After her husband fell ill, it was up to her to support her small family. For the next nineteen years, she wrote novels, essays, articles, poems, and short stories; but it was not until 1899, when The Story of the Treasure Seekers was published, that she achieved great success. Her groundbreaking style of depicting realistic, believable children quickly gained a popularity that has lasted for more than a century.
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Author Bio: Charles Lamb
Charles Lamb is the author of the AL:ICE series of science fiction novels. He was raised in the Southwest, survived a tour of duty in the Pacific Northwest, and now resides in Florida with his wife and three dogs.
Author Bio: Mary Lamb
Mary Lamb (1764 –1847) was an English writer, the sister and collaborator of Charles Lamb. She is best known today for her collaboration with Charles on the collection Tales from Shakespeare. She and Charles presided over a literary circle in London that included the poets William Wordsworth and Samuel Taylor Coleridge, among others.
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Details
Details
| Available Formats : | CD, Library CD, MP3 CD |
| Category: | Nonfiction |
| Runtime: | 0.73 |
| Audience: | Young Adult (12–17) |
| Language: | English |
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