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.