|
Romeo and Juliet |  | Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: CreateSpace
List Price: $5.39
Buy New: $5.38
as of 11/24/2009 09:26 CST details
You Save: $0.01
New (3) from $5.38
Seller: twinklytoes18
Rating:  34 reviews
Sales Rank: 13205
Media: Paperback
Pages: 118
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.1
Dimensions (in): 7.6 x 5.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 1449517382
EAN: 9781449517380
ASIN: 1449517382
Publication Date: September 14, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Also Available In:
|
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
The beloved classic by William Shakespeare. "Good night, good night! Parting is such sweet sorrow, that I shall say good night till it be morrow. Sleep dwell upon thine eyes, peace in thy breast! Would I were sleep and peace, so sweet to rest!"
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
 Romeo and Juliet October 9, 2009
Sue K. Miller
Bought this book for my son, who is in 9th grade. It is required reading which they have not yet started. It's a classic, what more can one say.
Amazing! July 1, 2009
Rosie Tomyn (Puyallup, WA USA)
There's a reason most college students have read this at least once for class. This story is timeless, speaks to any and all generations, and touching in a way no other book can match. It's so worth reading!
Great Writer, Great Story May 5, 2009
Mark D. Thill (Arlington Heights, IL)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
William Shakespeare is one of the great playwrights of all time. He is known across the world. Arguably the greatest book he ever wrote was "Romeo and Juliet".
This past quarter, my entire freshmen class was required to read this classic play. For most of us, it was the first time we had ever read it.
"Romeo and Juliet" is about two, "star-cross'd lovers," named Romeo and Juliet, living in the city of Verona. The city of Verona has one, very long lasting feud between the Montague family, and the Capulet family. This is where the problem comes in. With Romeo being a Montague, and Juliet being a Capulet, their love is forbidden.
Romeo is convinced by one of his friends, Mercutio, to sneak into a masquerade party held by the Capulets. Romeo is still depressed about breaking up with a girl named Rosaline (who we never hear from once). He continues to be depressed at the masquerade, until he sees Juliet for the first time. It is love at first sight. The same goes for Juliet.
After the masquerade, Romeo goes to see Juliet. In most movies this scene takes place with Juliet on a balcony, but the play never mentions anything of a balcony. Romeo and Juliet have a romantic talk with each other. The next day, Friar Lawrence secretly marries the two.
This is where the play really takes off. One event after the other occurs that twists the plot. All these events lead up to one of the most well known ending of any play in history.
Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is a very well written play. Although the Elizabethan style of writing is difficult to understand, it fits the play fantastically.
Some people might think that the plot is not that special and could have been thought up by anyone. That is true in some aspects. Now that we look back on "Romeo and Juliet" and then see all the other love stories written in the past three hundred years, we take this play for granted. The plot is not the most interesting of all time, but I enjoyed it very much.
The bottom line of this book is that Shakespeare was able to write a very interesting tragedy, which is what he was trying to do from the beginning. Shakespeare is able to create a plot where everything that occurs, happens for a reason, ending in a very sad, tragic ending. I enjoyed this book very much, and I think any reader will like it also.
Romeo and Juliet May 4, 2009
Mary Kate McLaughlin
Shakespeare was a great play writer. He has written many plays, including Hamlet, Mid Summer Night Dream, and many others. Most of the plays that Shakespeare wrote were about love. The Play Romeo and Juliet mainly focused on the aspect of love.
The Capulet and Montague families had been in a feud for many years. Romeo was a Montague and Juliet was a Capulet. The two families absolutely despise each other. While at a party, Romeo sees Juliet for the first time. Romeo Immediately fell in love with Juliet. Throughout the night he tried to get her attention. Finally, Romeo gets Juliet's attention, and Juliet also immediately falls in love with Romeo.
Romeo and Juliet never wanted to be away from each other. Romeo and Juliet's love is forbidden and they cannot tell their parents about it. The play of Romeo and Juliet tells the story of their love and what they had to be together forever. Although the play Romeo and Juliet is very well written, it was very sad.
Shakespeare's goal for this play was to let the audience know that everyone can find love, and he accomplished this very well. Overall, the play Romeo and Juliet is for all ages. The play, Romeo and Juliet, always kept me on my toes, anxiously waiting to see what would happen next. Everyone should get a chance to read Romeo and Juliet because it teaches you many life lessons. Shakespeare wanted to have his readers understand that they always need to live life to the fullest and believe in true love.
 Cliche, lacks literary value April 2, 2009
Kelsey
1 out of 13 found this review helpful
This is probably the most cliche novel ever written. It's boring as well and isn't even in English. Fail!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 34
|
|
|
|
Return to Math.com | |
