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Romeo and Juliet

By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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In Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, the story unfolds around two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their tragic romance leads to a series of dramatic misunderstandings and misfortunes. As their relationship challenges the destructive rivalry between the Montagues and Capulets, themes of love, fate, and the consequences of family conflict are explored.
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You might enjoy this timeless classic if you're captivated by tales of passionate love, intense family rivalries, and the tragic consequences of fate. It's perfect for those who appreciate lyrical language, rich character development, and poignant themes that continue to resonate across generations.

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A major new edition of Shakespeare's tragedy arguing that the play is ultimately Juliet's. The illustrated introduction discusses the play's stage and screen history, its language and the many critical issues surrounding it.It gives a comprehensive, penetrating introduction to the play.On-page notes to deepen understanding.

A major new edition of Shakespeare's tragedy arguing that the play is ultimately Juliet's. The illustrated introduction discusses the play's stage and screen history, its language and the many critical issues surrounding it. It gives a comprehensive, penetrating introduction to the play. On-page notes to deepen understanding.

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This major new edition of Shakespeare's greatest tragedy of love argues that the play is ultimately Juliet's. The play text is expertly edited, and the on-page commentary notes discuss issues of staging, theme, meaning, and Shakespeare's use of his sources to give the reader deep and engaging insights into the play.

The richly illustrated introduction looks at the play's exceptionally beautiful and complex language and focuses on the figure of Juliet as being at its centre. René Weis discusses the play's critical, stage, and film history, including West Side Story and Baz Luhrmann's seminal film Romeo + Juliet.

This is an authoritative edition from a leading scholar, giving the reader a penetrating and wide-ranging insight into this ever-popular play.

Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series

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The latest Arden edition of Romeo and Juliet, edited by René Weis, is highly praised for its suitability in educational settings. Reviewers commend its clear text, extensive critical and contextual material, and comprehensive introduction. It offers a thorough exploration of the play's language and performance history, appealing to both educators and students and providing fresh perspectives even to familiar readers. The edition is considered an invaluable resource, particularly for advanced-level students and teachers aiming to enrich their understanding of Shakespeare's work.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781903436912

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Illustration: 20 black and white in introduction

Contributors:

  • Edited by René Weis

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 519g

Pages: 472

Collections

Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Poetry Education & Reference Most Popular Books of All Time Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

René Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare.

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