Romeo and Juliet
Subtitle: language and writing
By: Catherine Belsey
Series: Arden student skills; Arden student skills
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Published: 2015
Place of publication: London]
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9781408189580
Copyright date: 2015
Subjects: Language; Adaptations
Description: Everyone knows the story of the star-crossed lovers but close attention to the language of the play can deepen and darken the legend. As icons of passion, Romeo and Juliet reveal the recklessness, as well as the idealism, of desire in a violent world. Catherine Belsey shows how you can tease out the play's subtle meanings and goes on to discuss key adaptations, including the classic Baz Lurhmann film.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references.