Bakke's Shakespeare

Winner of the Midwest Book Award in Nonfiction: Education/Learning

Meet Romeo Montague: a dramatic, fun-loving, witty, and emotional boy. Meet Juliet Capulet: a beautiful, impulsive, passionate, and headstrong girl. The two hopelessly romantic teenagers meet at a party, fall desperately in love, and plan their happily ever after. But feuds, fate, and family conspire against the pair of star-crossed lovers, destining their story for a most tragic end.

Experience Shakespeare's iconic tale of love and woe as never before with this award-winning modernized translation of Romeo and Juliet from respected English teacher Anthony Bakke. With its accessible language, relatable humor, and creative adaption, readers will laugh, cry, and reignite their love for the Bard and his iconic story. The perfect resource for teachers, students, and first-time readers unpacking the nuance and cleverness of Shakespeare's original text.