Back

reviewed Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (The RSC Shakespeare)

William Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet (Paperback, 2009, The Modern Library) 3 stars

In a society dominated by religion and bound by ties of strict family loyalty, two …

Review of 'Romeo and Juliet' on 'Goodreads'

4 stars

This is a re-reading but the first time with this particular edition. The Royal Shakespeare Company Modern Library edition is just beautifully clear. When I picked this up I just had to buy it and now intend to get hold of them all.
It's the combination of modern font, clear, unfussy layout and the obvious accessibility of the notes on the page that make it so much easier to understand and enjoy.
The scholarship brings out all the earthy, bawdy double meanings and brings old Shakespeare to life.