Romeo and Juliet (Barnes & Noble Shakespeare)
By (Author) David Scott Kastan
Edited by Mario DiGangi
By (author) William Shakespeare
Spark
SparkNotes
25th January 2007
United States
General
Non Fiction
822.33
Paperback
376
Width 132mm, Height 203mm
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&&L/DIV&&R&&LP style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"&&RWhen &&LI&&RRomeo and Juliet&&L/I&&R was first performed, its two title characters would have seemed like very unlikely tragic heroes, since they possess no historical importance or political status. The editor, &&LSTRONG&&RMario DiGangi&&L/B&&R, restores the play to its original context, demonstrating in detail how Shakespeare elevated his teenage characters' plight to make them the most famous tragic couple in literature.&&L/P&&R&&L/DIV&&R