Publisher's Synopsis
A New Travesty On Romeo And Juliet is a satirical play written by Charles Carroll Soule and first published in 1877. The play is a parody of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy Romeo and Juliet. The story follows the same basic plot as the original play, with the two lovers from feuding families falling in love and ultimately meeting a tragic end. However, Soule's version is filled with absurd humor and over-the-top characters. The play features a cast of comical characters, including a bumbling nurse, a dim-witted servant, and a cowardly priest. The dialogue is full of puns, wordplay, and references to contemporary events and popular culture of the time. Despite its irreverent tone, A New Travesty On Romeo And Juliet also contains commentary on the themes of the original play, such as the dangers of prejudice and the power of love. Overall, A New Travesty On Romeo And Juliet is a witty and entertaining take on one of the most famous love stories in literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
