About Romeo and Juliet: Two Plays in One: Modern English Translation PLUS the Original Play of Tragic Love in Full
Step into the world of Shakespeare’s England and immerse yourself in the timeless and captivating tragedy of love and feuding families in Romeo and Juliet. Two Plays in One. Modern English translation for easier reading PLUS Shakespeare’s original play of tragic love in full.
This unique edition combines the original old English play PLUS a new ‘close to Shakespeare’ modern language translation, and annotation that delves into Elizabethan society with a short Shakespearian Dictionary.
Unveil the Past: Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, now with a modern twist!
Original Play: Experience the timeless tragedy in all its poetic glory, with the language staying true to Shakespeare’s era.
Modern Yet Classic: Our close-to-original translation replaces archaic words with modern equivalents, making the play accessible without losing its essence.
Insightful Annotations: Explore the historical and cultural context that shaped Shakespeare’s masterpiece, right from the intriguing annotation at the front.
Love Beyond Time: Witness the captivating love story of Romeo and Juliet, as they defy societal norms and follow their hearts.
Cultural Tapestry: Peek into the customs, manners, and values of Elizabethan England, illuminating every line with newfound meaning.
Echoes of the Ages: This edition offers more than a play; it’s a portal to the past, enriching your understanding and appreciation of the Bard’s genius.
Shakespeare’s Dictionary: Discover some words used in every-day language attributed to Shakespeare.
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William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s preeminent dramatist. He is often called England’s national poet and the “Bard of Avon”. His surviving works, including some collaborations, consist of 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and several other poems. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.
Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire and was baptised on 26 April 1564. Thought to have been educated at the local grammar school, he married Anne Hathaway, with whom he went on to have three children, at the age of eighteen, before moving to London to work in the theatre. Two erotic poems, Venus and Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece were published in 1593 and 1594 and records of his plays begin to appear in 1594 for Richard III and the three parts of Henry VI. Shakespeare’s tragic period lasted from around 1600 to 1608, during which period he wrote plays including Hamlet and Othello. The first editions of the sonnets were published in 1609 but evidence suggests that Shakespeare had been writing them for years for a private readership.
Shakespeare spent the last five years of his life in Stratford, by now a wealthy man. He died on 23 April 1616 and was buried in Holy Trinity Church in Stratford. The first collected edition of his works was published in 1623.
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