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A major new edition of Shakespeare´s tragedy arguing that the play is ultimately Juliet´s. The illustrated introduction discusses the play´s stage and screen history, its language and the many critical issues surrounding it. It gives a comprehensive, penetrating introduction to the play. On-page notes to deepen understanding.

A major new edition of Shakespeare´s tragedy arguing that the play is ultimately Juliet´s. The illustrated introduction discusses the play´s stage and screen history, its language and the many critical issues surrounding it.It gives a comprehensive, penetrating introduction to the play.On-page notes to deepen understanding.

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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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Romeo and Juliet continues to be a perennial favourite in the English classroom. As well as offering students a clear and spacious text to read and annotate, the latest Arden edition provides a wealth of critical and contextual material - so crucial to today´s study of Shakespeare. Ideal for teachers looking to refresh and update their reading of the text, René Weis´s introduction combines close attention to dramatic language with a comprehensive overview of the history of the play in performance. However familiar a reader might be with Romeo and Juliet, this new edition will bring a range of fresh perspectives, dispelling some oft-repeated myths along the way. Dr Jenny Stevens, Teacher and Lecturer in English

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Shakespeare, William
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.

Weis, René
René Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare.

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