Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare
The Most Excellent and Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
This classic play tells the tragic love story of two young individuals from feuding families in Verona, Italy. Despite their families' ongoing conflict, the pair secretly marry and vow to be together, no matter the cost. Their commitment leads to a series of unfortunate events, including misunderstandings, banishments, and ultimately, their untimely deaths. Their demise, however, reconciles their feuding families, leaving a poignant message about the destructive power of hate and the redemptive power of love.
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- Published
- 1597
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 90-120
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Romeo I Julia
- Romeo Och Juliet
- Romeo a Julie
- Romeo e Giulietta
- Romeo en Julia
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- 5th on All-Time Classics, According to Academics (The Commercial Appeal )
- 11th on Millennium Masterworks (The Bellingham Herald )
- 13th on The 100 Stories that Shaped the World (BBC)
- 47th on The Drama 100 - A Ranking of the Greatest Plays of All Time (Book)
- 70th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 75th on 'The perfect library': the 196 books selected by 133 personalities (XLSemanal and Zenda)
- 171st on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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- The 100 Best Books in the World (AbeBooks.de (in German))
- The 100 Greatest Books Ever Written (Easton Press)
- The Book of Great Books: A Guide to 100 World Classics (Book)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
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