Shakespeare's Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| 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 | Jan 13, 2015 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 30, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 470 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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