Name: Romeo and Juliet
Price: 160.00 ZAR
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780451526861

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

Illustrated by

J. A. Bryant

Publisher

Signet Book

Year

1998

Language

English

Pages

304

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

17.3 x 10.4 x 2.3 cm

Weight

0.16 kg.

ISBN

0451526864

ISBN13

9780451526861

Edition No.

Synopsis "Romeo and Juliet "

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's timeless story of star-crossed lovers. 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. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater- A special introduction to the play by the editor, J.A. Bryant, Jr.- The source from which Shakespeare derived Romeo and Juliet, Arthur Brooke's The Tragicall Historye of Romeus and Juliet- Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Michael Goldman, and others- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of Romeo and Juliet- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format- Recommended readings

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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