Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)
Book Synopsis Father Sergius (English French Edition Illustrated) by : William Shakespeare
Download or read book Father Sergius (English French Edition Illustrated) written by William Shakespeare and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-27 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Romeo and Juliet may be Shakespeare's best-known play, and for good reason. It is an eternal story of forbidden love, warring groups, political intrigue, and the tragedy of youthful indiscretion. Few stories have entered into the collective knowledge of the world as much as this play, and it remains one of the foremost cultural touchstones of Western culture. The play remains one of the most produced of all Shakespeare plays, and it has been adapted numerous times for the ballet, opera, and screen, both big and small. Several scenes have become iconic, from the balcony scene to the final moments of Romeo and Juliet's young lives, and they continue to be adapted, parodied, and performed in all media.Romeo and Juliet opens with a street fight between the young men of the two families, showing how close Verona is to civil war. In the midst of this tension, Romeo and his Montague friends crash the Capulet ball in search of Rosalina, but Romeo falls in love with Juliet, who he finds instead. The famous balcony scene takes place after the ball, when Romeo sneaks back to find Juliet. Outraged at Romeo's intrusion, Juliet's cousin Tybalt later challenges Romeo to a duel, but Romeo will not kill the family of the woman he loves. The hope for reconciliation between the two families through marriage is dashed by the reckless actions of young men from both families, and the story ends in tragedy.Although the love story between Romeo and Juliet takes center stage, the minor characters and subplots help make the play one of the richest ever written. Tybalt and Mercutio play vital roles in the plot, but their characterization is subtle and powerful. Juliet's nurse and friar Laurence play conciliatory roles, attempting to bring an end to the violence plaguing the city. The patriarchs of both families show fragility and gentleness that alternates with violence and vengeance, displaying a lust for power combined with deep knowledge of political machinations. These stories help make Romeo and Juliet not only a great romantic tragedy, but a play with something for everyone.
