Romeo and Juliet (Mass Market Paperbound)

Romeo and Juliet Book Description

Newly revised, here is Shakepeare's dramatic play about two stars-crossed lovers, "Romeo & Juliet." It features a new Introduction by Sylvan Barnet, former Chairman of the English Department at Tufts University, an updated bibliography, suggested references, and stage and film history.
Our Signet Classic Shakespeare Series was extensively revised in 1998. We offer the best of everything -- unforgettable works edited by eminent Shakespeare scholars, comprehensive notes on the text, an essay on Shakespeare's life and times, source material, critical commentaries, extensive bibliographies, and footnotes. And there's more
-- Grow with the times by including both historical and thoroughly contemporary critical commentary on such issues as feminist, political, and theatrical interpretations of the plays -- with recent full-length essays by such respected scholars as Frank Kermode, Carolyn Heilbrun, Michael Goldman, Linda Bamber, and many others.
-- Provide more bibliographic listings and more up-to-date and relevant listings of pertinent books and articles in the Suggested Reference Section than the competition offers.
-- Feature essays on the Performance or Stage History of each play, written by Sylvan Barnet.

About the Author :

William Shakespeare has contributed to Romeo and Juliet as an author. William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon, England, in 1564. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language. We're pretty sure he would think this version of his play is awesome.

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•   By Aliza John 04 Aug 2008
  Most adorable love story

  Romeo and Juliet by Williams Shakespeare is considered the most classic love story written so far. This is a play written in 16th Century. The book is about two true lovers Romeo and Juliet.. But their families in Verona have hostile relationship. They meet in a fest and the two fell completely in love with each other. Then, they come to know about their identity. They know they have to struggle a lot to be with each other. They get married secretly. But as soon as their families come to know about their love, they are separated and are forced to stay away from each other. The distressed couple at last commit suicide. Thats the tragic end of such a pious love story. The story is not only a love story but it has many other layers of tricks, murder and betrayal that ma kes it a must for read. The characters look realistic and original. The dramatization and communication among the characters is superb. You will be dipped into the story as soon as you start reading. It feels more like watching a play. The play features some of Shakespeare’s most famous and most eloquent passages and phrases. The book also give an introduction to read shakespeare’s language. The extra features of this edition are newly edited text, illustrations and description of scene by scene plot summaries. No words can describe the beauty of Romeo and Juliet. Its simply the best.

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