Romeo and Juliet
“Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare is a major new edition published by Bloomsbury UK on November 16, 2013. This edition presents Shakespeare’s renowned tragedy of love with expertly edited text and on-page commentary that addresses various aspects such as staging, themes, and the playwright’s sources, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the play.
Readers will find a richly illustrated introduction that highlights the play’s intricate language and centers on the character of Juliet. The edition also includes discussions on the critical, stage, and film history of the work, referencing adaptations like “West Side Story” and Baz Luhrmann’s “Romeo + Juliet.” With 472 pages, this authoritative edition provides deep insights into the complexities of one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated plays, making it a valuable resource for those interested in humanities and theatre.
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This major new edition of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy of love argues that that 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.
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