About the book
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
Editions of Romeo and Juliet
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451526861
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451502704
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451505866
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451507969
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451509680
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451512154
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451514523
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451516350
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451518521
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451519191
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451520609
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451521361
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780451524386
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101118979
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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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Romeo and Juliet about?
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
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Romeo and Juliet?
Biography, Literature and Literary studies > Plays, playscripts, drama > Classic plays / drama
Where can I read a sample of Romeo and Juliet?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780451526861
Is Romeo and Juliet part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Shakespeare, Signet Classic
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Romeo and Juliet?
J.A. Bryant, William Shakespeare
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Romeo and Juliet is available as paperback(ISBN 9780451526861) and paperback(ISBN 9780451502704) and paperback(ISBN 9780451505866) and paperback(ISBN 9780451507969) and paperback(ISBN 9780451509680) and paperback(ISBN 9780451512154) and paperback(ISBN 9780451514523) and paperback(ISBN 9780451516350) and paperback(ISBN 9780451518521) and paperback(ISBN 9780451519191) and paperback(ISBN 9780451520609) and paperback(ISBN 9780451521361) and paperback(ISBN 9780451524386) and ebook(ISBN 9781101118979)
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