| Romeo and Juliet Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Bate, Jonathan (Editor), Rasmussen, Eric (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0812969219 ISBN-13: 9780812969214 Publisher: Modern Library OUR PRICE: $7.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2009 Annotation: A continuation of the major series of individual Shakespeare plays from the world renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, edited by two brilliant, younger generation Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen Incorporating definitive text and cutting-edge notes from "William Shakespeare: Complete Works"-the first authoritative, modernized edition of Shakespeare's First Folio in more than 300 years-this remarkable series of individual plays combines Jonathan Bate's insightful critical analysis with Eric Rasmussen's textual expertise. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Drama | European - English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh - Performing Arts | Theater - General |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 2010282255 |
| Lexile Measure: 570 |
| Series: Modern Library Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.64" H x 5.95" W x 8.05" (0.43 lbs) 240 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In a society dominated by religion and bound by ties of strict family loyalty, two teenagers are trapped by their secret love. As a dangerous vendetta spills onto the streets, the young lovers are forced to risk all to be together in Shakespeare's fast-paced tragedy of thwarted love. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today's most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare's life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. |