In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. Find more at This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. It remained in manuscript until the 17th century and, although Douce, the Shakespearean scholar, considers that Da Porto may have read the story in manuscript, this opinion is no longer main tained by modern students.įorgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. There is no evidence that Da Porto was acquainted with this work. In this early Greek novel we already perceive the amalgamation of two distinct episodes, namely, the separation and the potion parts. There is no evidence that Da Porto was acquainted with Excerpt from Romeo and Juliet: A Photographic Reproduction of Luigi Da Porto's Prose Version of Romeo and Giulietta Dated 1535 Being the Original Source of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet The Staging the Play sidenotes will help you.Excerpt from Romeo and Juliet: A Photographic Reproduction of Luigi Da Porto's Prose Version of Romeo and Giulietta Dated 1535 Being the Original Source of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet In this early Greek novel we already perceive the amalgamation of two distinct episodes, namely, the separation and the potion parts. Visualizing the play As you read Romeo and Juliet, try to visualize the play being performed. For more archaic words and their definitions, see your textbook.Ĩ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I How to Read Shakespeare Here are some of the archaic words used in the play: an’ or and: if. Your textbook provides sidenotes to help you with archaic words and with other words that might be unfamiliar to you.ħ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I How to Read Shakespeare Many of the words have become archaic-they (or their particular meanings) have disappeared from common use. ˘ ′ In iambic pentameter, there are five of these iambic units in each line.Ħ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I How to Read ShakespeareĪrchaic words Shakespeare wrote this play about four hundred years ago. In iambic meter each unstressed syllable is followed by a stressed syllable, as in the word prefer. Most of the other characters speak in poetry.ĥ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I How to Read ShakespeareĪs in most of Shakespeare’s plays, the poetry in Romeo and Juliet is largely written in unrhymed iambic pentameter, or blank verse. The common people-and sometimes Mercutio, when he is joking-speak in prose. Once set in motion, where can this “star-crossed love” possibly lead? Ĥ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I How to Read ShakespeareĪs you read Romeo and Juliet, you’ll be reading both prose and poetry. Set in Verona, Italy, in the sixteenth century, this famous tragedy tells the fate of two young people from rival families who fall madly in love. Get ready, because this timeless play has it all. Though I am young and cannot tell Either what death or love is well, Yet I have heard they both bear darts, And both do aim at human hearts: -Ben Jonsonģ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I Introducing the Playįamily feuds. 1 The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I by William ShakespeareĢ The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, The Prologue and Act I Introducing the Play
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