The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Edition: Washington Square Press New Folger Edition (12)
Series: Folger Shakespeare Library
Publisher: Washington Square Press (Pocket Books); Pocket Books
Published: 2002
Place of publication: New York, USA
Language: eng
Format: Mass Market Paperback
Number of pages: 281
ISBN-13: 9780743477116
Copyright date: 1992
Subjects: Shakespeare; Performing Arts/Dance; Drama; Plays / Drama; Plays; English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh; Drama / General; General
First sentence: Enter Sampson and Gregory, with swords and bucklers, of the house of Capulet.
Description: Each edition includes:


Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play

Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play

Scene-by-scene plot summaries

A key to famous lines and phrases

An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language

An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play

Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books



The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.
Notes: US/CAN