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In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud.
In this death-filled setting, the movement from love at first sight to the lovers’ final union in death seems almost inevitable. And yet, this play set in an extraordinary world has become the quintessential story of young love. In part because of its exquisite language, it is easy to respond as if it were about all young lovers.
The authoritative edition of Romeo and Juliet from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Newly revised explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books
-An up-to-date annotated guide to further reading
Essay by Gail Kern Paster
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
Publisher : Simon & Schuster; Annotated edition (January 1, 2004)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 0743477111
ISBN-13 : 978-0743477116
Reading age : 12 – 17 years
Lexile measure : AD570L
Grade level : Preschool and up
Item Weight : 5.6 ounces
Dimensions : 4.26 x 6.76 x 1.5 inches
Customers say
Customers find the sidenotes invaluable for clear understanding of Elizabethan English. They appreciate the background information and scene-by-scene summaries. Readers describe the book as entertaining and fun to talk about with friends. They mention it’s a great price and mailed promptly. However, some customers report issues with the pages falling out and the text size being too small. Opinions are mixed on the pacing, with some finding it dramatic and enchanting, while others say it has a terrible plot and some situations seem unlikely.
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