Book Description

Curating material from Applause's Shakescenes: Shakespeare for Two by John Russell Brown, Once More unto the Speech, Dear Friends by Neil Freeman, The Applause Shakespeare Library, and Applause First Folio Editions, we've created the must-have workbook series for Shakespeare plays. Along with tips on approaching and working on the play and tackling the speeches, Applause Shakespeare Workbook: Romeo and Juliet includes highlighted essential passages. To fully appreciate Romeo and Juliet, it is essential to understand the play as a living text that must be spoken aloud to be fully understood. This workbook will provide the tools to more fully explore the text through commentary and understanding the rhetorical tradition that Shakespeare was part of, as well as clues offered from the First Folio. Applause Shakespeare Workbook: Romeo and Juliet includes essential scenes and speeches, including the Queen Mab speech and balcony scene in Romeo and Juliet. This workbook will open your appreciation for the many diverse possibilities of interpreting the text, which is the key to Shakespeare's longevity. Other titles available in the series: Applause Shakespeare Workbook: Julius Caesar Applause Shakespeare Workbook: Macbeth Applause Shakespeare Workbook: Othello Applause Shakespeare Workbook: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Applause Shakespeare Workbook: The Tempest