Romeo and Juliet: Language and Writing

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By Prof. Catherine Belsey

Series: Arden Student Skills: Language and Writing

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Prof. Catherine Belsey takes a close look at the language of Romeo and Juliet, revealing new depths to the well-known story of the star-crossed lovers. Through detailed analysis, she explores how the play's poetic language captures both the reckless and idealistic aspects of passionate desire amid a violent world. The book also considers important adaptations, such as Baz Luhrmann's iconic film, offering a richer understanding of these enduring characters.
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This book is ideal for students and lovers of Shakespeare seeking to deepen their appreciation of Romeo and Juliet through careful linguistic and literary analysis.

A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with. specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills. Hamlet remains the most studied of Shakespeare's tragedies and this guide examines it as a turning point in his writing career.

A new type of study guide which combines an exploration of Shakespeare's language with. specific help for students looking to develop their own critical responses and skills. Catherine Belsey opens up the complex rhetoric of Shakespeare's most familiar play, Romeo and Juliet, helping students to interpret it afresh.

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Everyone knows the story of the star-crossed lovers, but close attention to the language of the play can deepen and darken the legend. As icons of passion, Romeo and Juliet reveal the recklessness, as well as the idealism, of desire in a violent world.

Romeo and Juliet: Language and Writing by Prof. Catherine Belsey shows how you can tease out the play’s subtle meanings and goes on to discuss key adaptations, including the classic Baz Lurhmann film.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408171752

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 February 2014

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 122.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Catherine Belsey is Professor of English at Swansea University, UK.

Romeo and Juliet: Language and Writing