Classics from some of world literature’s most renowned authors are meticulously translated for young adult readers in this series of quality hardcovers. Each title includes vibrant illustrations and a full-color section about the author, the work, and the time period in which it was penned. A prose adaptation for young adults of one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays, this edition loses none of the romance and tragedy of the original version as it recounts the tale of two ill-fated lovers from feuding families. Color illustrations interspersed throughout the text bring the timeless story to life, and a full-color documentary section provides context and background, lending this handsome edition an educational quality.
