A major new edition of Shakespeare's tragedy arguing that the play is ultimately Juliet's. The illustrated introduction discusses the play's stage and screen history, its language and the many critical issues surrounding it. It gives a comprehensive, penetrating introduction to the play. On-page notes to deepen understanding.
René Weis is Professor of English at University College London and a distinguished editor and biographer of Shakespeare.
Romeo and Juliet continues to be a perennial favourite in the
English classroom. As well as offering students a clear and
spacious text to read and annotate, the latest Arden edition
provides a wealth of critical and contextual material - so crucial
to today's study of Shakespeare. Ideal for teachers looking to
refresh and update their reading of the text, René Weis's
introduction combines close attention to dramatic language with a
comprehensive overview of the history of the play in performance.
However familiar a reader might be with Romeo and Juliet, this new
edition will bring a range of fresh perspectives, dispelling some
oft-repeated myths along the way.
*Dr Jenny Stevens, Teacher and Lecturer in English*
... this new Arden is a thoroughly usable edition... Both
introduction and commentary are sensitive, sharp-eyed and clear.
Weis's account of the play's performance history brings out the
excitement of modern productions by Michael Bogdanov and Tim
Carroll, and the innovations of Baz Luhrmann's film... this Romeo
and Juliet will serve well.
*Times Literary Supplement*
If you are looking for something for your A-level students,
particularly to start off study for Edexcel's unit four for A
level, this is the perfect edition. The notes are detailed and
scholarly, and there are many essays and appendices which students
would find useful, including a look at playing the love scenes
through the ages and some reflection on the various adaptations and
original setting for Romeo and Juliet over the centuries.
*Teaching Drama*
Rene Weis’s Romeo and Juliet lives up to the high standards of the
Arden Shakespeare, with an extensive introduction, expansive
editorial glosses, and even a facsimile reproduction of Q1 in an
appendix.
*Studies in English Literature, Vol. 53, No. 2*
Prof. Weis' edition of Romeo and Juliet implements a number of
important updates from the second Arden edition of the test. With a
comprehensive introduction, and in-depth textual notations, it has
easily become the definitive edition of the play.
*Jarrod DePrado, Sacred Heart University, USA*
Gr 5-7-These comic adaptations of literary classics seek "to entertain and educate young minds" with literature not generally read by today's young people. They are extensively abridged and retold in contemporary language. Each title includes a biographical sketch of the author and introduces approximately five main characters with illustrations. Back matter includes extension activities and historical information. Rendered in a pastel palette, Don Quixote offers more action and dialogue than the other titles and retains some of Cervantes's original humor. The art includes good use of foreshortening and point of view. Angled panels reinforce the windmill duel. King Solomon's Mines uses a vibrant color palette. Images often seem redundant-merely illustrating the text-rather than adding new insights. Many of the more violent scenarios are not depicted. For example, readers never see the origin of the knife wound shown later in the story. Kidnapped presents panels heavily outlined in black that appear stiff and formal, often having little connection to the sequential action of the story. The book lacks character animation, story pacing, and depiction of action. Adaptations of The Merchant of Venice and Romeo and Juliet rely on abbreviated retellings of the basic plots, eliminating any of the original poetic language. The classic art style features somewhat rigid characters, displaying little emotion.-Barbara M. Moon, Suffolk Cooperative Library System, Bellport, NY (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Romeo and Juliet continues to be a perennial favourite in the
English classroom. As well as offering students a clear and
spacious text to read and annotate, the latest Arden edition
provides a wealth of critical and contextual material - so crucial
to today's study of Shakespeare. Ideal for teachers looking to
refresh and update their reading of the text, Rene Weis's
introduction combines close attention to dramatic language with a
comprehensive overview of the history of the play in performance.
However familiar a reader might be with Romeo and Juliet, this new
edition will bring a range of fresh perspectives, dispelling some
oft-repeated myths along the way. * Dr Jenny Stevens, Teacher and
Lecturer in English *
... this new Arden is a thoroughly usable edition... Both
introduction and commentary are sensitive, sharp-eyed and clear.
Weis's account of the play's performance history brings out the
excitement of modern productions by Michael Bogdanov and Tim
Carroll, and the innovations of Baz Luhrmann's film... this Romeo
and Juliet will serve well. -- Duncan Salkeld * Times Literary
Supplement *
If you are looking for something for your A-level students,
particularly to start off study for Edexcel's unit four for A
level, this is the perfect edition. The notes are detailed and
scholarly, and there are many essays and appendices which students
would find useful, including a look at playing the love scenes
through the ages and some reflection on the various adaptations and
original setting for Romeo and Juliet over the centuries. *
Teaching Drama *
Rene Weis's Romeo and Juliet lives up to the high standards
of the Arden Shakespeare, with an extensive introduction, expansive
editorial glosses, and even a facsimile reproduction of Q1 in an
appendix. -- Garrett A. Sullivan, Jr., Rice University * Studies in
English Literature, Vol. 53, No. 2 *
Prof. Weis' edition of Romeo and Juliet implements a number
of important updates from the second Arden edition of the test.
With a comprehensive introduction, and in-depth textual notations,
it has easily become the definitive edition of the play. * Jarrod
DePrado, Sacred Heart University, USA *
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