Romeo and Juliet
By: William Shakespeare ; edited by Paul Cheetham ; with additional notes and study questions by Neil King ; with a personal essay by Irving Wardle.
Contributors: Cheetham, Paul.
Edition: 2nd impression
Series: Longman study texts
Publisher: Longman
Published: 1987
Place of publication: Burnt Mill, Harlow, Essex, England
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 330
ISBN-13: 9780582331921
Copyright date: 1987
Subjects: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616; Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 -- Criticism and interpretation; Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama; Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama; Vendetta -- Drama; Youth -- Drama; Plays; English literature -- History and criticism; Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Genres: Drama.
Description: General Editor
Richard Adams
• Complete and unexpurgated Shakespeare texts
• Extensive notes and questions opposite the text for a structured approach to study
• Suggestions for examination preparation and classroom activities
• Personal essays, editorial material and illustrations focus on the play as theatre
• Written by specialist editors, all experienced teachers or examiners
ROMEO AND JULIET
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Edited by
Paul Cheetham
English Department, Lord Williams's School, Thame
With a personal essay by
Irving Wardle
Theatre Critic of The Times
Table of contents: title: First impressions — a Personal essay; title: by Irving Wardle; title: Romeo and Juliet; title: (text, notes and questions); title: Studying Romeo and Juliet; title: Love and infatuation; title: Pressures and victims; title: Conflicts and contrasts; title: Atmosphere and foreboding; title: Poetry and passion; title: Romeo and Juliet in Performance; title: Romeo and Juliet today; title: Study questions