The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| 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 | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1787 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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