Publisher's Synopsis
A New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare V1: Romeo and Juliet is a comprehensive and scholarly edition of William Shakespeare's classic play. First published in 1871, this edition is part of a larger series that aimed to provide readers with a complete and annotated version of all of Shakespeare's works. This particular volume focuses on Romeo and Juliet, one of Shakespeare's most famous and beloved plays. The edition includes the full text of the play, along with extensive notes and commentary from a range of scholars and experts. These notes provide detailed analysis of the play's language, themes, and historical context, as well as explanations of obscure words and references.The volume also includes a detailed introduction that explores the play's origins, its place in Shakespeare's canon, and its enduring popularity. In addition, the edition features a range of appendices that provide additional historical and cultural context, including contemporary accounts of performances of the play and critical essays on its themes and meanings.Overall, A New Variorum Edition of Shakespeare V1: Romeo and Juliet is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in exploring the rich and complex world of Shakespeare's plays.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.
