Washington Square Press book

Two families, both esteemed,In fair Verona, where our tale unfolds,From age-old grudges ignite fresh conflict,Where spilled blood tarnishes noble hands.From the offspring of these two foesA pair of star-crossed lovers end their lives;Whose unfortunate, pitiful defeatsWith their deaths, bury their parents' strife.The fearful journey of their doomed love,And the continuation of their parents' fury,Which, save for their children's demise, nothing could...

Presents the original text of Shakespeare's play side by side with a modern version, discusses the author and the theater of his time, and provides quizzes and other study activities.