This post will be exactly what it says on the label: a list of Shakespeare retellings. When it comes to Shakespeare there are a myriad of sources that borrow from the bard in storyline and content. A lot of the time the focus in on movies that are replicas of the plays or are modern retellings like 10 Things I Hate About You, Kiss Me Kate, and Gnomeo and Juliet, but there are a range of books that retell some of Shakespeare’s most famous works and rework them into completely new and wonderful stories.
There are far too many to create a list myself so this will be a post of mainly links but I am putting my faith in the internet for gathering up some amazing titles I never would have heard of otherwise. I am looking at a range of formats – I have fiction, YA, children’s books, graphic novels, LGBTQIA stories and yes, more film retellings so hopefully one, some or all of these will pique your interest.
Also, a few years ago I did an entire month long celebration for Shakespeare’s 400th birthday so feel free to check that out and find some more fun Shakespeare goodies!
Young Adult
13 Shakespeare-inspired Young Adult Novels
Best YA Shakespeare Retellings
13 Shakespeare Adaptations Aimed at Teens
As I Descended by Robin Talley
LGBTQIA
LGBT Related Adaptations of Works by William Shakespeare
Sapphic Shakespeare Retellings
That Way Madness Lies ed. Dahlia Adler
Graphic Novels
4 Graphic Novel Adaptations of Shakespeare
10 Best Shakespeare Comics and Graphic Novels
Fiction
Shakespeare Adaptation Retellings
Film
William Shakespeare Screen Adaptations
William Shakespeare Movie Adaptation Viewing Guide
15 Great Adaptations of Shakespeare
Picture Books/Children’s Books
Teaching Shakespeare with Picture Books
Romeosaurus and Juliet Rex by Mo O’Hara
Ella Ballerina and a Midsummer Night’s Dream
Shakespeare Adaptations for Children
Do you have a particular favourite Shakespeare retelling? Are there any amazing books you’ve read that do the Bard proud in how it has been reimagined? Let me know in the comments.
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