CliffsComplete Romeo and Juliet
CliffsComplete Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, published by Wiley on May 8, 2000, is a comprehensive edition that presents the complete text of this classic play alongside a glossary to aid in understanding its language. This 240-page edition is designed to enhance the reading experience by providing commentary and resources typical of CliffsNotes for Literature, making it a valuable tool for students and readers alike.
In this edition, readers will find insightful commentary for each act, a character map illustrating relationships among characters, and a summary that captures the essence of the story. The book also includes a bibliography and historical background on Shakespeare, as well as discussions on Early Modern English context, religion, and society. With review questions, a quiz, and a Resource Center filled with additional materials, this guide aims to streamline literature study while exploring the themes and dramatic elements of Romeo and Juliet.
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In the CliffsComplete guides, the novel’s complete text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You’ll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature.
CliffsComplete Romeo & Juliet offers insight and information into a work that’s rich both dramatically and thematically. Every generation since Shakespeare’s time has been able to identify with some romantic or thematic aspect of the play.
Discover what happens to these famous, star-crossed lovers and what causes the family feud between the Montagues and Capulets — and save valuable studying time — all at once. Enhance your reading of Romeo & Juliet with these additional features:
- A summary and insightful commentary for each act
- Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare
- A look at Early Modern English intellect, religion, politics, and society
- Coverage of Shakespeare’s source and the play’s performance history
- A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
- Review questions, a quiz, discussion guide, and activity ideas
- A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Web sites
Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides!
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