| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
Romeo and Juliet
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1513
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 92.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Summary |
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a tragic play written during the late 16th century, widely regarded as one of Shakespeare's most famous works. The play explores the themes of love, fate, and the conflict between family loyalties through the story of its young protagonists, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose love defies the longstanding feud between their families. At the start of the play, the audience is introduced to the bitter feud between the Montagues and Capulets, serving as a backdrop to Romeo's unrequited love for Rosaline. However, the narrative quickly transitions as Romeo, at a Capulet party, encounters and falls deeply in love with Juliet, the daughter of his family's rival. Their shared attraction ignites a passionate romance that holds dire implications, especially as Juliet grapples with her loyalty to her family. The initial scenes lay the foundation for the heart-wrenching events that unfold throughout the play, painting a picture of the overwhelming power of love amidst enmity and social constraints. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Vendetta -- Drama
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| Subject |
Youth -- Drama
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| Subject |
Verona (Italy) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Conflict of generations -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1777 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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