Synopsis
A reimagining of Shakespeare with a Caribbean twist!
Garrick takes Shakespeares's soliloquys and monologues and incorporates Jamaican Patois to make them relevant for a new age and audience. Inventive and engrossing, this collection is imperative and complimentary when teaching the canon.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Jacaranda Books Art Music Ltd
- ISBN: 9781913090166
- Number of pages: 64
- Dimensions: 214 x 134 x 8 mm
- Interest age: From 12 years
- Weight: 80g
- Languages: English
Customer Reviews
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Brilliant and quirky!
It was a lot of fun to read Shakespeare poems rewritten in Jamaican Patois. Very entertaining.
Unique Way into Shakespeare
As a huge fan of Shakespeare, I was intrigued and excited to come across Jamakespeare by Brenda Garrick. I was not disappointed as this new and original w... READ MORE
Shakespeare Shaken Up
Brenda Garrick is a very talented imaginative writer. Her re imaginings of Shakespeare's soliloquies are quirky and fun. I realised I understood more of th... READ MORE
A short fun read with the kids
We pick a quick sonnet for fun.