Romeo and Juliet (Oxford School Shakespeare Series)

by William Shakespeare, Roma Gill

Overview

This edition of Romeo and Juliet is especially designed for students, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clear background information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. This edition includes illustrations, preliminary notes, reading lists (including websites) and classroom notes, allowing students to master Shakespeare's work.

About the Series:
Newly redesigned and easier to read, each play in the Oxford School Shakespeare series includes the complete and unabridged text, detailed and clear explanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summaries of individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a wide range of questions and activities for work in class, together with the historical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography of Shakespeare, and a complete list of his plays.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780198321668
Publisher:	Oxford University Press
Publication date:	11/13/2008
Series:	Oxford School Shakespeare Series
Edition description:	New
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	107,948
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.30(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Roma Gill, the series editor, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays, and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Table of Contents

	Introduction	6
	William Shakespeare, 1564-1616	6
	Shakespeare's Theater	8
	The Sound of Shakespeare	10
	Publishing Shakespeare	12
	Romeo and Juliet	15
	Introduction to the Play	15
	Romeo and Juliet's Sources	16
	The Text of Romeo and Juliet	17
	The Play	19
	The Characters	21
Act I22
	Pre-Act Notes	22
	Text of Act I and Modern Version	24
	Post-Act Activities	82
Act II84
	Pre-Act Notes	84
	Text of Act II and Modern Version	86
	Post-Act Activities	142
Act III144
	Pre-Act Notes	144
	Text of Act III and Modern Version	146
	Post-Act Activities	208
Act IV210
	Pre-Act Notes	210
	Text of Act IV and Modern Version	212
	Post-Act Activities	248
Act V250
	Pre-Act Notes	250
	Text of Act V and Modern Version	252
	Post-Act Activities	288
	Additional Resources	291