Shakespeare's story of the tragic lovers Romeo and Juliet, is as relevant and popular now as it was over 400 years ago. This Macmillan Reader is written as a playscript and includes original extracts from Romeo and Juliet. - Notes about the life of Willian Shakespeare - Notes about the story - Points for Understanding comprehension questions - Glossary of difficult vocabulary - Free resources including worksheets, tests and author data sheets at Macmillan Readers website. Retold by Rachel Bladon.