Romeo and Juliet (Bantam Classic)
by William Shakespeare
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Author: William ShakespeareEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1988-02-01
ISBN: 0553213059
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Bantam Classics
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Book Review: Smells like teen spirit
Summary: 5 Stars
Accurately portrayed teen angst is the key to R&J, and Shakespeare knocked it out of the park with this one. If one reads this play closely they will find the gorgeous poetry and subtle humor and vulgarity pleasing, but what is more pleasing to the mature reader is the acute portrayal of teens who think they are in love. This must have been the go to teen reference of its day. There is locker room talk between Romeo and his buddies, especially Mercutio. (Mercutio is one of Shakespeare's dirtiest characters, and one of his wittiest.) There is the horny teenager who flits from lust to lust with no thought of consequences, and there is the young girl who makes a serious attempt at very adult decisions. It is all there, and what is more the supporting cast of this play boasts some real genius of character. Lord Capulet is a ferocious father, who has a powerful temper and spirit, and Friar Laurence is one of Shakespeare's most ambiguously motivated characters.
One can read this play on the surface level and certainly enjoy it. I think most readers do just that. As do most of the productions I have seen. But there is a dark undercurrent to this play that will ring true with anyone who has ever dealt with that most powerful of emotions. Love.
Like Shakespeare's best, R&J will continue to yield new discoveries on each reading. As we mature in our lives, so does our understanding and appreciation of this play.
Summary of Romeo and Juliet (Bantam Classic)
The magnificent, timeless drama is the world's most famous tale of "star-crossed lovers." The young, unshakable love of Juliet and Romeo defies the feud that divides their families-the Capulets and Montagues-as their desperate need to be together, their secret meetings, and finally their concealed marriage drive them toward tragedy. A masterwork that has long captured the hearts of audiences, this romantic tragedy has become part of the literary heritage of all peoples in all nations.General Books
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