An Excellent Conceited Tragedie of Romeo and Juliet
By: edited and introduced by Cedric Watts.
Contributors: Watts, Cedric Thomas.
Series: Shakespearean originals--first editions
Publisher: Prentice Hall, Harvester Wheatsheaf
Published: 1995
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780133556292
Subjects: Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama; Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama; Conflict of generations -- Drama; Vendetta -- Drama; Youth -- Drama; Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Genres: Drama.
Other titles: Romeo and Juliet
Description: The original text of Romeo and Juliet differs strikingly from the play we know today. The first edition - or First Quarto - published in 1597 has a more fluid progression, some entirely different speeches, and a speedier climax. In addition, there are hundreds of smaller variants. The availability of this text thus increases the range of interpretations open to actors, directors, critics and students.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 99-123).