Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt in 2006, offers a modern translation of the classic tale of star-crossed lovers. This edition spans 240 pages and is designed to make the understanding of the play accessible and engaging. The story revolves around the tragic romance between Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of their feuding families, and is filled with pivotal moments such as a masquerade ball, a secret marriage, and the ensuing chaos.
Readers will find a variety of aids included in this edition that enhance comprehension of the narrative and its characters. The book features a brief synopsis of the plot, a comprehensive character list detailing motivations and actions, and a visual character map illustrating relationships. Additionally, it includes a cycle-of-death graphic that outlines the sequence of deaths and reflective questions aimed at exploring the play’s themes. This modern translation serves to bridge the gap between Shakespeare’s original text and contemporary readers, making it a valuable resource for those interested in classic literature.
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“For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo.”
Romeo and Juliet is the tragic story of “star-crossed lovers” from feuding families. Complete with a masquerade ball, a duel, a secret marriage, a sleeping potion, and pushy parents, the play packs a lot of action and emotion into five days of passion, romance, duplicity, and tragedy. Now you can end your Shakespearian woes with this modern translation and aids that make understanding the play quick and painless:
- A brief synopsis of the plot and action
- A comprehensive character list that describes the characteristics, motivations, and actions of each major player
- A visual character map that shows the relationships of major characters
- A cycle-of-death graphic that pinpoints the sequence of deaths and includes who dies, how they die, and why
- Reflective questions that help you understand the themes of the play
With Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet, you may just fall in love with the Bard.
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