Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1591 and 1595. Set in Verona, Italy, it tells the story of two young lovers from bitterly feuding families. Their secret romance and marriage, aided by Friar Laurence, unfolds against a backdrop of violent street brawls and family honor. When circumstances spiral tragically out of control, their love faces the ultimate test, threatening devastating consequences for all involved. (This is an
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | Romeo and Juliet |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1513 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| 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 (Drama) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 2261 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 2000 |
| Last Update | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 668 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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