| Romeo and Juliet Thrift Study Edition Study Edition Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486475735 ISBN-13: 9780486475738 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: July 2009 Annotation: Includes the unabridged text of Shakespeare's classic play plus a complete study guide that helps readers gain a thorough understanding of the work's content and context. The comprehensive guide includes scene-by-scene summaries, explanations and discussions of the plot, question-and-answer sections, author biography, analytical paper topics, list of characters, bibliography, and more. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | Study Guides |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 2009026173 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Study Edition |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5.1" W x 8.1" (0.30 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Even those who have never read or seen Romeo and Juliet recognize the star-crossed lovers' names as symbols of forbidden romance. Shakespeare's enduring drama takes place during a sultry Italian summer, in a city already boiling with the enmity between two families. Tensions rise further when an irresistible passion develops between members of opposite sides and the play's mood alternates between hope and despair. Romeo and Juliet was among the author's most popular plays during his lifetime, and it remains one of his most frequently produced dramas. Furthermore, its youthful characters and romantic plot make it an appealing introduction to Shakespeare for younger readers. A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the drama's complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of Romeo and Juliet's content and context, the guide includes: - Scene-by-scene summaries - Explanations and discussions of the plot - Question-and-answer sections - Shakespeare biography - List of characters and more Dover Thrift Study Editions feature everything that students need to undertake a confident reading of a classic text, as well as to prepare themselves for class discussions, essays, and exams. |