Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Editor Rolfe, W. J. (William James), 1827-1910
Title Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Note Reading ease score: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the late 16th century. It revolves around two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet, who are caught in the crossfire of their families' bitter feud. The narrative explores themes of love, fate, and the consequences of family hate, encapsulating the beautiful yet tragic nature of their romance. The opening of the play introduces the longstanding feud between the Montagues and Capulets, which sets the stage for the tragic events that ensue. In a public space in Verona, a fight breaks out between the servants of the two households, indicating the depth of their animosity. Romeo, initially heartbroken over Rosaline, is introduced through discussions with his cousin Benvolio and friend Mercutio. The feud deepens when the young lovers first meet at the Capulet's feast, leading to their instant attraction, only to discover they come from rival families. This initial encounter foreshadows the tragic path their love will take, rooted in their families' enmity and fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Vendetta -- Drama
Subject Youth -- Drama
Subject Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Subject Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Conflict of generations -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 47960
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Sep 30, 2017
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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