Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, published by Cambridge University Press on April 25, 2002, is a comprehensive edition of one of Shakespeare’s most renowned plays. This edition includes the full text of the play along with an in-depth exploration of its production history, making it suitable for scholars, actors, and directors alike. The book spans 286 pages and is presented in English, offering insights into the enduring appeal of this classic work.
Readers will find a detailed introduction that examines significant changes in theatrical production over the past four centuries. The commentary highlights various interpretations of the characters, showcasing how performers from Henry Irving and Ellen Terry to Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes have portrayed the tragic love story of Romeo and Juliet. This edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of drama, literary criticism, and the performing arts.
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Romeo and Juliet has always been one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays on stage and film. This edition provides the full text of the play as well as a thorough account of its production history, equally useful for the scholar, actor and director. The introduction examines major changes over four centuries of theatrical production. The commentary provides detailed examples of how different performers, from Henry Irving and Ellen Terry to Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes, have brought life and death to Shakespeare’s star-crossed lovers.
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