Romeo and Juliet - (Shakespeare, Signet Classic) by William Shakespeare (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's timeless story of star-crossed lovers.</b> <p/>One of the Bard's most popular plays, this is both the quintessential story of young love and a cautionary tale of the tragedy that can occur when the forces of passion and familial pride are at odds. <p/>This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: <p/>- An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater<br>- A special introduction to the play by the editor, J.A. Bryant, Jr.<br>- The source from which Shakespeare derived <i>Romeo and Juliet</i>, Arthur Brooke's <i>The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet<br></i>- Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Michael Goldman, and others<br>- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of <i>Romeo and Juliet</i><br>- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format<br>- Recommended readings<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"We can more easily decide between Shakespear and any other author, than between him and himself. Shall we quote any more passages to shew his genius or the beauty of Romeo and Juliet? At that rate, we might quote the whole."<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>William Shakespeare</b> (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Price History
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us