Romeo and Juliet: A Critical Guide (1997)

The Shakespearean academics in 'Romeo and Juliet: A Critical Guide' address, among others, the following questions: Why has Romeo and Juliet proved such a popular play? Twin suicides - does this secure the play's mythic status? Is the balcony scene 'the core and heart of the play'? Should modern audiences feel uncomfortable at both the lovers' extreme youth?