Two teenagers from rival noble families in Verona fall into a forbidden love that leads to a tragic series of misunderstandings.
Author
William Shakespeare
19 books in the catalog
William Shakespeare has 19 books in our catalog of Christian parent reviews, mostly shakespeare, tragedy and classic literature. The titles we've reviewed span 1508 to 2000.
Recommended for readers roughly ages 13–18, based on our reviewers' age guidance.
Parents most often flag violence — see each review below for specifics.
In Messina, two pairs of lovers navigate misunderstandings, witty banter, and societal expectations in this classic comedy.
A prince grapples with grief, revenge, and madness after his father's murder, leading to tragic consequences.
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A midsummer night's dream and related readings
William Shakespeare · 2000
Concern33MixedVirtue8Thin
This edition presents Shakespeare's classic comedy about fairies, lovers, and amateur actors in an enchanted forest.
This collection presents classic plays by William Shakespeare, exploring themes of love, tragedy, and power.
A collection of famous speeches and monologues from Shakespeare's plays, offering a glimpse into dramatic language.
Two young lovers from feuding families in Verona defy their parents and fate, leading to tragedy.
Two identical twins are separated at birth and grow up in the same city, unaware of each other.
A shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, leading Viola to disguise herself as a man named Cesario and serve Duke Orsino, who is in love with Countess Olivia.
A Roman general is betrayed by his friends and assassinated, leading to civil unrest and war in Rome.
Two young noblemen, Valentine and Proteus, navigate love, betrayal, and reconciliation in Verona and Milan.
Prospero, a sorcerer, uses magic to manipulate events on a remote island and orchestrate the return of his enemies.
An aging king's rash decision to divide his kingdom leads to madness, betrayal, and death.
The Prince of Denmark seeks revenge for his father's murder, leading to madness, death, and political turmoil.
Prince Hal leads the English forces in France during the Hundred Years' War, culminating in the Battle of Agincourt.
Four young lovers and a group of amateur actors wander into an enchanted forest where mischievous fairies interfere with their lives using a love potion.
A Midsummer Night's Dream is a comedic play involving four Athenian lovers, a group of amateur actors, and fairies in an enchanted forest.
Shakespeare's historical play depicts the rise and fall of Richard III, a manipulative and ambitious king of England.
A Scottish general's ambition, fueled by prophecy, leads him to murder and tyranny.
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