The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and Related Readings (McDougal Littell, 1999) brings Shakespeare’s most famous play to life in a student-friendly, annotated format. This educational edition pairs the full text of the play with helpful study notes, historical background, and carefully selected related readings—poems, essays, and stories that explore timeless themes of love, fate, and family conflict.
Widely used in classrooms, this volume makes Shakespeare accessible for today’s students, offering insights into Elizabethan drama while connecting it to modern perspectives. Whether you’re a teacher looking for a reliable classroom text or a student preparing for literature study, this edition provides the tools needed to understand, discuss, and appreciate one of the greatest tragedies ever written.
 
🎯 Recommended Reading Age
Reading Age: 14–18 years (High School Level)
Grade Level: 9–12
Used widely in English Literature and Language Arts curricula.
 
📌 How It Differs from a Standard Edition
Includes study notes, vocabulary support, critical essays, and historical background.
Designed as a teaching text, not just the raw play, making it approachable for high school students.
“Related Readings” are chosen to draw parallels between Shakespeare’s themes and modern works.
📌 Perfect For
High school and college literature courses
Students studying Shakespeare for the first time
Teachers seeking an annotated classroom edition
Readers interested in Shakespeare with guided support