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Romeo and Juliet: Parallel Texts of Quarto 1 (1597) and Quarto 2 (1599)

The volume includes side-by-side comparisons of the two quartos, providing scholars and readers with a detailed look at the textual variations between the first and second printed versions of 'Romeo and Juliet'. more

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William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564 - April 23, 1616) was one of the greatest poets of the English Renaissance, renowned for his dramatic works. His plays spanned a variety of genres, including tragedy, comedy, and history, and have had a profound impact on literature worldwide. more

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