Romeo and Juliet: Revised by Adrian Poole, Introduction by Adrian Poole

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The greatest love story in English, this play features star-crossed lovers who bravely defy social conventions, facing tragic consequences. Edited by T.J.B. Spencer with an introduction by Adrian Poole, it explores the feud between the Montague and Capulet families in Verona, a city on the brink of chaos. The Prince has declared that any breach of peace will be met with death. For young Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, their families' enmity is insignificant. Their secret meetings lead them toward disaster as tensions rise between their families. This timeless narrative has inspired various adaptations, including Leonard Bernstein's West Side Story and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo+Juliet, blending passion with hatred, comedy with tragedy. The edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a specific introduction to the play, a chronology, further reading suggestions, an essay on performance options, and commentary. Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, created some of the most remarkable works of drama, including this play, alongside others like Hamlet and Macbeth. If you enjoyed this tale, you might also appreciate A Midsummer Night's Dream, available in the same series.