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Romeo and Juliet (Simply Shakespeare),New
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This lyrical tragedy of two starcrossed lovers and their feuding families is one of the world's most famous love stories. Books in this new, illustrated series present complete texts of Shakespeare's plays. However, the lines are set up so students can see the bard's original poetic phrases printed sidebyside and linebyline with a modern translation.Shakespeare's plays were popular entertainment for London's theatergoers. His Globe Theatre was the equivalent of a Broadway theater in today's New York. The plays have endured, but over the course of 400+ years, the English language has changed in many wayswhich is why today's students often find Shakespeare's idiom difficult to comprehend.Simply Shakespeare offers an excellent solution to their problem. Introducing each play is a general essay covering Shakespeare's life and times. At the beginning of each of the five acts in every play, a twopage spread describes what is about to take place. The story's background is explained, followed by brief descriptions of key people who will appear in the act, details students should watch for as the story unfolds, discussion of the play's historical context, how the play was staged in Shakespeare's day, and explanation of puns and plays on words that occur in characters' dialogues.Identifying icons preceding each of these study points are printed in a second color, then are located again as crossreferences in the play's original text. For instance, where words spoken by a person in the play offer insights into his or another character's personality, the 'Characters' icon will appear as a crossreference in both the introductory spread and the play proper. Following each act, a closing spread presents questions and discussion points for use as teachers' aids. Guided by the inspiring format of this fine new series, both teachers and students will come to understand and appreciate the genius of Shakespeare as never before.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Romeo and Juliet'? A: 'Romeo and Juliet' explores the theme of love versus hate, showcasing the intense passion of young love and the destructive consequences of familial conflict.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of 'Romeo and Juliet'? A: This edition of 'Romeo and Juliet' is authored by William Shakespeare, one of the most renowned playwrights in history.
- Q: How does this edition help students understand Shakespeare's language? A: This edition presents Shakespeare’s original text alongside a modern translation, allowing students to comprehend the language while appreciating the poetic structure.
- Q: What additional resources are included in this edition? A: This edition includes introductory essays about Shakespeare's life, act summaries, character descriptions, and discussion questions for educators.
- Q: Is this a good edition for first-time readers of Shakespeare? A: Yes, this edition is designed specifically for students and first-time readers, offering tools to better understand the text and context.
- Q: How many pages does this edition contain? A: This edition contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in 'Good' condition, indicating it may have some signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: When was this edition of 'Romeo and Juliet' published? A: This edition was published on March 1, 2002.
- Q: What age group is this edition suitable for? A: This edition is suitable for high school students and adults interested in literature and Shakespeare's works.