ROMEO AND JULIET is Shakespeare's masterful tragedy about two young "star-cross'd lovers" whose deaths ultimately unite their feuding families, reputed to be the greatest play ever written. It has been adapted down through the centuries countless times for stage, opera, and more recently, musical and film. The play has been adapted in versions as diverse as MGM's 1936 film, the 1950s stage musical West Side Story, and 1996's MTV-inspired Romeo + Juliet starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
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Grade 5-8-Skillfully read by Claire Higgins, Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet will hold listeners spellbound as they become involved in the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues and in Romeo and Juliet's plight of love. Higgins' reading is very natural, and her voice is exceedingly pleasant to listen to. The cassette includes a plot summary, an introduction to Shakespeare by Leon Garfield, as well as supplementary information about Shakespeare and his writings by Dr. Rex Gibson, all read by Simon Russell Beale. This additional information is very worthwhile and will increase the listener's understanding of Shakespeare and why he continues to be important in literature. Peter Hutchins arranged the period background music. The technical qualities are excellent, and the teaching objectives are met. This program is appropriate for individual or group listening, and the additional information will provide an excellent springboard for discussion. A superior acquisition for both public and school libraries with audio collections.
Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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"We can more easily decide between Shakespear and any other author, than between him and himself. Shall we quote any more passages to shew his genius or the beauty of Romeo and Juliet? At that rate, we might quote the whole."
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30 of 32 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Immortal Story Presented So Anyone Can Understand The Vocabulary
December 4, 2006
By John Boland
Format:Mass Market Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
Of course this is an immortal story that has been read for centuries and at least one beautiful motion picture has been based on it. But, I guess I'm a "dunce" because I never could understand much of the dialogue. "What he say?" was my reaction to much of it. But, I discovered these Folger Shakespeare Library editions that have the dialogue as written by Shakespeare in Elizabethan English on the right side of the page and the "translations" and explanations on the left. Wow! That format makes it very easy to enjoy this book without going to a dictionary every 90 seconds or so! And, for teachers, I think they'll be overjoyed when they see the positive results they could get in class! If you have any opinions about this edition please email boland7214@aol.
19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I am a high school English teacher looking at the different versions of classics texts available for Kindle (fire), so my review will not be for the play itself, but rather for the eBook--readability, layout, price, and other features.
This version of Romeo and Juliet is my favorite 99 cent version for several reasons. First, there are links to each act and scene. Next, the page layout is clean and easy to read with spaces between each speaker. Finally, the line formatting is in the correct iambic pentameter format, though there are no line numbers. There are no annotations or explanations, but none of the good 99 cent versions provide that either. Bottom line, easy to use!
This version of Romeo and Juliet is my favorite 99 cent version for several reasons. First, there are links to each act and scene. Next, the page layout is clean and easy to read with spaces between each speaker. Finally, the line formatting is in the correct iambic pentameter format, though there are no line numbers. There are no annotations or explanations, but none of the good 99 cent versions provide that either. Bottom line, easy to use!
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful
By Lauren
Format:Paperback
For the cost of ..., you can own a copy of the world's greatestlove story: Romeo & Juliet. Made possible to own ... by the DoverThrift Edition line of books, this edition of Romeo & Juliet iscomplete and unabridged. Use this copy for your performance of theplay, for an English class when you have to buy (or want to buy) abook to have of your own to highlight and annotate as you wish, orsimply to read at your own leisure. The only downside of this editionis that there are no notes of any kind, so you have to throroughlyknow the play itself. Outside of that one setback, the book isdefinitely worth purchasing if you need it or want it, but don't wantto spend lots of money on a copy.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brief rhymed review
Not lasting was this couple's tragic young romance
To taste the sweetness of each other love they lucky were just once
To taste the sweetness of each other love they lucky were just once
Published 9 hours ago by Alexander R. Povolotsky
5.0 out of 5 stars
Starcrossed lovers
A very enjoyable read. Truly well done. Shakespeare is a amazing writer. A tragic story of star-crossed lover's. Thank you.
Published 3 days ago by cristina
4.0 out of 5 stars
:)
Going to my Shakespeare collection!!
Good price and etc. However I suggest getting it laminated so it'll stay in good condition
Good price and etc. However I suggest getting it laminated so it'll stay in good condition
Published 6 days ago by Amarie
4.0 out of 5 stars
HS Reading
Daughter says book is boring, doeasnt really care about the classic value. But school assignment, it is what it is.
Published 11 days ago by Tracey C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Folger has been reliable
Of the sources of different Shakespeare publishers that I've come across in the past, Folger has continued to be an easy and reliable publisher for each work of the Shakespeare... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Student
5.0 out of 5 stars
i love it
I'm a freshmen in high school and I hate using the books. So I got this book. Its the same as the book everyone else in my class is reading. LOVE IT. Read more
Published 20 days ago by taliaroee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless themes in this storehouse of famous Bardisms
Shakespeare set up the basic plot for much of romantic literature in this tale of the "star-cross'd lovers" who happen to be among the first (and certainly most famous) tragic... Read more
Published 22 days ago by Lance Charnes
5.0 out of 5 stars
CLASSIC
LOVE IT. RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE... A MUST READ FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES.. VERY TRAGIC ENDING.. TWISTED..NEVER KNOW WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN..
Published 22 days ago by rozage97
4.0 out of 5 stars
It's Romeo and Juliet...
It is precisely the Bard's classical tragic tale of young love, misunderstanding and painful realization in the end. What could I hope to add here?
Published 27 days ago by Jason R. Dick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Kindle Edition
I really enjoyed this e-book. I needed a copy for my high school English class and could easily locate the acts and scenes that I needed. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Volkswagen girl
