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Making Sense of Romeo and Juliet! A Students Guide to Shakespeare's Play (Includes Study Guide, Biography, and Modern Retelling)
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How can you appreciate Shakespeare when you have no idea what he’s saying?! If you’ve ever sat down with the Bard and found yourself scratching your head at words like Quondam, Younker, or Ebon then this bundled book is just for you!
Inside you will find a comprehensive study guide, a biography about the life and times of Shakespeare, and a modern retelling (along with the original text) of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Each section of this book may also be purchased individually.
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