A synopsis of the plot and analysis of the characters in Romeo and Juliet, an exploration of possible sources of inspiration, and a history of the play's production.
When high school junior Kate wins an essay contest that sends her to Verona, Italy, to study Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" over the summer, she meets both American and Italian students and learns not just about Shakespeare, but also about star-crossed lovers--and herself.
Discusses the life of William Shakespeare and the original sources, performance history, story, characters, and themes of Shakespeare's tragedy "Romeo and Juliet"; also includes ideas for research, excerpts of criticism, and a chronology.
A guide to the study of "Romeo and Juliet, " featuring a textual history of the play; offering a critical interpretation of the dramatic structure, characters, language, and themes of the tragedy; and including a look at the play in performance.
When high school junior Kate wins an essay contest that sends her to Verona, Italy, to study Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" over the summer, she meets both American and Italian students and learns not just about Shakespeare, but also about star-crossed lovers--and herself.
Presents twentieth-century critical essays on William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" and includes a chronology, a bibliography, and an introduction by critic Harold Bloom.
Miranda Hoberman is turned down on playing the part of Juliet in her high school play, so she casts a spell that she hopes will make her into a famous Shakespearian actress; she befuddles the spell, and causes Edmund Shakespeare, William's brother, to be brought forward in time to her. He offers to help her with the play, and she in turn begins to fall in love with him.
