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Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Deluxe Student Edition (Volume 30): Romeo and Juliet
Shakespeare everyone can understand—now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET!
Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter.
The expanded sections include :
Five Key Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.
What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?
Plot What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?
Study Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.
Quotes by Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.
Quotes by Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.
Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare accessible to everyone. And now it features expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter.
The expanded sections include :
Five Key Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.
What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?
Plot What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?
Study Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.
Quotes by Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.
Quotes by Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.
206 pages, Paperback
Published April 7, 2022
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August 1, 2023
"The No Fear edition of William Shakespeare's ""Romeo and Juliet"" tells a classic story of love and tragedy that has captivated readers for centuries. Both new readers and those who have already read the play, will find this edition to be a valuable resource. It offers an insightful tool for comprehending and enjoying Shakespeare's language because it has the original text on one side and a modernized translation on the other.
Shakespeare displays his storytelling prowess to the fullest in ""Romeo and Juliet,"" weaving a tangled web of fate, family strife, and forbidden love. The characters' challenges and predicaments are easily relatable to readers because they are realistically represented and have their own motivations and imperfections. The drama explores issues like lust, youth, and the deadly power of hatred while emphasizing the results of rash decisions. The drama is made more understandable without losing its poetic beauty thanks to the modern translation included in the No Fear version. The No Fear edition of ""Romeo and Juliet"" is a must-read for anybody who wants to dig into the tragic but timeless story of two star-crossed lovers." - PM
Shakespeare displays his storytelling prowess to the fullest in ""Romeo and Juliet,"" weaving a tangled web of fate, family strife, and forbidden love. The characters' challenges and predicaments are easily relatable to readers because they are realistically represented and have their own motivations and imperfections. The drama explores issues like lust, youth, and the deadly power of hatred while emphasizing the results of rash decisions. The drama is made more understandable without losing its poetic beauty thanks to the modern translation included in the No Fear version. The No Fear edition of ""Romeo and Juliet"" is a must-read for anybody who wants to dig into the tragic but timeless story of two star-crossed lovers." - PM
August 13, 2023
This edition of R&J simply captures Romeo and Juliet in a modern translation. The translation was great!
Now for the jokes, my review:
The story itself I rate 3 stars because…
let’s be fr. Why is Juliet so infatuated by Romeo? She finds independence peaceful, has no urge to marry until Romeo shows up looking for Juliet’s cousin, only to fall for the other gal⁉️⁉️
Favorite character: the nurse. Her monologues always hit different.
Now for the jokes, my review:
The story itself I rate 3 stars because…
let’s be fr. Why is Juliet so infatuated by Romeo? She finds independence peaceful, has no urge to marry until Romeo shows up looking for Juliet’s cousin, only to fall for the other gal⁉️⁉️
Favorite character: the nurse. Her monologues always hit different.
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