Get Shakespeare as he meant it.
A modern English retelling in matching verse – every rhythm preserved, every meaning revealed. The finest way to read, study, and teach Shakespeare.
"A dazzling success." — Stephen Fry
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How to use Shakespeare Retold
For students: Read the original and modern verse side by side, scene by scene. Then deepen with character profiles, theme analysis, and key quotes — all linked from each play hub.
For teachers: Use the line-by-line retelling in class to unlock comprehension without losing the rhythm of the original. Each play includes plot summaries, scene analyses, and study questions ready for use.
For actors and performers: The matching verse preserves the iambic structure of the original, so you can scan, breathe, and find the beat exactly as Shakespeare wrote it.
“Schools and colleges will stamp and cheer with unrestrained gratitude and delight.”
— STEPHEN FRY, actor & writer
Played Malvolio for Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre
“Every actor would benefit from these compelling translations.”
—PAAPA ESSIEDU, ACTOR
Played Hamlet for The Royal Shakespeare Company
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FAQs
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A modern English companion to Shakespeare – each original line sits above a plain-English line so you can follow sense and rhythm while you read.
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Yes – you can read all published plays for free (ad supported), or buy the print/eBook here.
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In matching verse – each modern line keeps the iambic beat and shape of the original so the poetry’s feel is preserved.
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Absolutely – each scene includes summaries, key quotes and study prompts with suggested answers to help you prepare with confidence.
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Yes – teachers and directors often read both lines aloud.