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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.

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William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. Thefacts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. Hewas one of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a merchant ofsome standing in his community. William probably went to the King’sNew School in Stratford, but he had no university education. InNovember 1582, at the age of eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway,eight years his senior, who was pregnant with their first child,Susanna. She was born on May 26, 1583. Twins, a boy, Hamnet ( whowould die at age eleven), and a girl, Judith, were born in 1585. By1592 Shakespeare had gone to London working as an actor and alreadyknown as a playwright. A rival dramatist, Robert Greene, referredto him as “an upstart crow, beautified with our feathers.”Shakespeare became a principal shareholder and playwright of thesuccessful acting troupe, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later underJames I, called the King’s Men). In 1599 the Lord Chamberlain’s Menbuilt and occupied the Globe Theater in Southwark near the ThamesRiver. Here many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed by the mostfamous actors of his time, including Richard Burbage, Will Kempe,and Robert Armin. In addition to his 37 plays, Shakespeare had ahand in others, including Sir Thomas More and The TwoNoble Kinsmen, and he wrote poems, including Venus andAdonis and The Rape of Lucrece. His 154 sonnets werepublished, probably without his authorization, in 1609. In 1611 or1612 he gave up his lodgings in London and devoted more and moretime to retirement in Stratford, though he continued writing suchplays as The Tempest and Henry VII until about 1613.He died on April 23 1616, and was buried in Holy Trinity Church,Stratford. No collected edition of his plays was published duringhis life-time, but in 1623 two members of his acting company, JohnHeminges and Henry Condell, put together the great collection nowcalled the First Folio.

William Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in April
1564, and his birth is traditionally celebrated on April 23. The
facts of his life, known from surviving documents, are sparse. He
was one of eight children born to John Shakespeare, a merchant of
some standing in his community. William probably went to the King’s
New School in Stratford, but he had no university education. In
November 1582, at the age of eighteen, he married Anne Hathaway,
eight years his senior, who was pregnant with their first child,
Susanna. She was born on May 26, 1583. Twins, a boy, Hamnet ( who
would die at age eleven), and a girl, Judith, were born in 1585. By
1592 Shakespeare had gone to London working as an actor and already
known as a playwright. A rival dramatist, Robert Greene, referred
to him as “an upstart crow, beautified with our feathers.”
Shakespeare became a principal shareholder and playwright of the
successful acting troupe, the Lord Chamberlain’s Men (later under
James I, called the King’s Men). In 1599 the Lord Chamberlain’s Men
built and occupied the Globe Theater in Southwark near the Thames
River. Here many of Shakespeare’s plays were performed by the most
famous actors of his time, including Richard Burbage, Will Kempe,
and Robert Armin. In addition to his 37 plays, Shakespeare had a
hand in others, including Sir Thomas More and The Two
Noble Kinsmen, and he wrote poems, including Venus and
Adonis and The Rape of Lucrece. His 154 sonnets were
published, probably without his authorization, in 1609. In 1611 or
1612 he gave up his lodgings in London and devoted more and more
time to retirement in Stratford, though he continued writing such
plays as The Tempest and Henry VII until about 1613.
He died on April 23 1616, and was buried in Holy Trinity Church,
Stratford. No collected edition of his plays was published during
his life-time, but in 1623 two members of his acting company, John
Heminges and Henry Condell, put together the great collection now
called the First Folio.

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目　　录

Introduction
Romeo andJuliet On Stage
Romeo and Juliet On Screen
The Playhouse
ROMEO AND JULIET
Date and Text
Textual Notes
Shakespeare’s Sources
Further Readin9
Memorable Lines

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From School Library Journal
Grade5-8-Skillfully read by Claire Higgins, Shakespeare's Romeo andJuliet will hold listeners spellbound as they become involved inthe feud between the Capulets and the Montagues and in Romeo andJuliet's plight of love. Higgins' reading is very natural, and hervoice is exceedingly pleasant to listen to. The cassette includes aplot summary, an introduction to Shakespeare by Leon Garfield, aswell as supplementary information about Shakespeare and hiswritings by Dr. Rex Gibson, all read by Simon Russell Beale. Thisadditional information is very worthwhile and will increase thelistener's understanding of Shakespeare and why he continues to beimportant in literature. Peter Hutchins arranged the periodbackground music. The technical qualities are excellent, and theteaching objectives are met. This program is appropriate forindividual or group listening, and the additional information willprovide an excellent springboard for discussion. A superioracquisition for both public and school libraries with audiocollections.
Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY

From School Library Journal Grade
5-8-Skillfully read by Claire Higgins, Shakespeare's Romeo and
Juliet will hold listeners spellbound as they become involved in
the feud between the Capulets and the Montagues and in Romeo and
Juliet's plight of love. Higgins' reading is very natural, and her
voice is exceedingly pleasant to listen to. The cassette includes a
plot summary, an introduction to Shakespeare by Leon Garfield, as
well as supplementary information about Shakespeare and his
writings by Dr. Rex Gibson, all read by Simon Russell Beale. This
additional information is very worthwhile and will increase the
listener's understanding of Shakespeare and why he continues to be
important in literature. Peter Hutchins arranged the period
background music. The technical qualities are excellent, and the
teaching objectives are met. This program is appropriate for
individual or group listening, and the additional information will
provide an excellent springboard for discussion. A superior
acquisition for both public and school libraries with audio
collections. 
Kathy Dummer, Newcastle Middle School, WY 
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text
refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this
title. 
 
<a>From AudioFile</a> 
Since Charles Lamb first did it back in 1803, many writers have
tried to adapt the plays of the Bard into prose for young readers.
Leon Garfield has done it as well as anyone, and his two volumes of
Shakespeare Stories form the basis for these marvelous recordings
from the UK. The program includes an introduction to Shakespeare, a
brief plot summary and a final essay called "Shakespeare Today."
It's a complete package that will help orient young people
experiencing the plays for the first time. Garfield's stories are
exquisitely written and, while most of the language is modern, they
retain the most famous speeches from the original plays, such as
Juliet's rhyming couplets "Parting is such sweet sorrow / That I
shall say good night till it be morrow." Clare Higgins and Simon
Russell Beale, who share billing on the entire series, are both
actors with the Royal Shakespeare Company, and their comfort with
the material shows in their flawless narrations. The Chivers series
is ideal for students 10 and up although, like all great children's
literature, it's certainly suitable for adults--Particularly those
who want to brush up before seeing a performance, or those just
looking to revisit the plays. D.B. Winner of AUDIOFILE Earphones
Award. (c) AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to an
out of print or unavailable edition of this title. 
 
Review 
"We can more easily decide between Shakespear and any other author,
than between him and himself. Shall we quote any more passages to
shew his genius or the beauty of Romeo and Juliet? At that
rate, we might quote the whole." 
 
 
From the Hardcover edition. 
 
Review 
"We can more easily decide between Shakespear and any other author,
than between him and himself. Shall we quote any more passages to
shew his genius or the beauty of Romeo and Juliet? At that
rate, we might quote the whole." 
 
 
From the Hardcover edition.

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