The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet
Summary "The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a timeless play written during the late 16th century, often celebrated as one of the quintessential works of English literature. This tragic tale centers around two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who are caught in the crossfire of their feuding families. Their intense passion ultimately leads to devastating consequences, highlighting themes of love, fate, and the impact of family rivalry. The opening of the play sets the stage for the turbulent world of Verona, where an ongoing feud between the Montagues and Capulets has ignited conflicts among their servants. The first scene introduces Sampson and Gregory of the Capulet household, who boast about their willingness to fight the Montagues, leading to a brawl. As the chaos unfolds, Romeo is introduced through his cousin Benvolio, who is concerned for him amidst the turmoil. The scene shifts to the Capulet household, revealing Lord Capulet’s plan to marry off his daughter Juliet to Count Paris, which opens the door to their fateful encounter later in the story. The dramatization of youthful impulsiveness, familial loyalty, and impending tragedy begins to take shape, inviting the audience into the complex interplay of love and conflict that defines the play. (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
Category Text
EBook-No. 1112
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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