Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet

Shakespeare, William

ISBN 10: 0470041544 / ISBN 13: 9780470041543

Published by Cliff Notes, 2006

The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR001776767

Synopsis:

<div><b>"For never was a story of more woe<br>Than this of Juliet and her Romeo."</b><p>Romeo and Juliet is the tragic story of "star-crossed lovers" from feuding families. Complete with a masquerade ball, a duel, a secret marriage, a sleeping potion, and pushy parents, the play packs a lot of action and emotion into five days of passion, romance, duplicity, and tragedy. Now you can end your Shakespearian woes with this modern translation and aids that make understanding the play quick and painless:<ul><li>A brief synopsis of the plot and action</li><li>A comprehensive character list that describes the characteristics, motivations, and actions of each major player</li><li>A visual character map that shows the relationships of major characters</li><li>A cycle-of-death graphic that pinpoints the sequence of deaths and includes who dies, how they die, and why</li><li>Reflective questions that help you understand the themes of the play</li></ul><p>With <i>Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet</i>, you may just fall in love with the Bard.</p></p></div>

About the Author: Mary Ellen Snodgrass is an award-winning author of textbooks and general reference works, and a former columnist for the Charlotte Observer. A member of Phi Beta Kappa, she graduated magna cum laude from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Appalachian State University, and holds degrees in English, Latin, psychology, and the education of gifted children.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Shakespeare on the Double! Romeo and Juliet
Publisher: Cliff Notes
Publication Date: 2006
Binding: Paperback
Condition: Very Good