{"title":"Hansol Jung","description":"\u003cp\u003eHansol Jung's works explore the rich intersections of identity, culture, and human connection, often weaving contemporary themes with timeless narratives. Readers can expect thought-provoking plays and stories that challenge perspectives and celebrate diverse voices within the arts and culture landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer writing is marked by a keen emotional insight and a strong sense of place, inviting readers into intimate worlds shaped by personal and societal complexities. With a unique voice, Hansol Jung offers compelling explorations that resonate deeply in today’s global context.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"romeo-and-juliet-by-hansol-jung-9780866987714","title":"Romeo and Juliet","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShakespeare’s famous play finds new life with a translation into contemporary American English.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e“For never was a story of more woe \/ Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.” In this new version of \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e, written in accessible modern English, Hansol Jung breathes new life into Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. By closely examining the familiar language and focusing on the subtleties of the text, Jung illuminates a surprising and more nuanced world than many of us have come to expect from the well-known tale of star-crossed lovers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis translation of \u003ci\u003eRomeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e was written as part of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Play On! project, which commissioned new translations of thirty-nine Shakespeare plays. These translations present work from “The Bard” in language accessible to modern audiences while never losing the beauty of Shakespeare’s verse. Enlisting the talents of a diverse group of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges from diverse backgrounds, this project reenvisions Shakespeare for the twenty-first century. These volumes make these works available for the first time in print—a new First Folio for a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47536929210604,"sku":"9780866987714","price":18.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/c9af92f18fc6582e58130c5805e70d87.jpg?v=1776903384"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/hansol-jung.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}