Step into the world of Verona, where love burns brighter than the stars but battles against a feud as old as time. William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is not just a play; it's a masterpiece of romance, tragedy, and human emotion that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this iconic story, the young and impetuous Romeo Montague falls hopelessly in love with the radiant Juliet Capulet at first sight. Their love is forbidden, their families sworn enemies, yet their hearts defy the odds. Secret vows, daring escapes, ...
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Step into the world of Verona, where love burns brighter than the stars but battles against a feud as old as time. William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" is not just a play; it's a masterpiece of romance, tragedy, and human emotion that has captivated audiences for centuries. In this iconic story, the young and impetuous Romeo Montague falls hopelessly in love with the radiant Juliet Capulet at first sight. Their love is forbidden, their families sworn enemies, yet their hearts defy the odds. Secret vows, daring escapes, and unyielding devotion make their journey unforgettable. But when destiny intervenes, love's triumph turns to tragedy in one of literature's most heartbreaking finales. Whether you're experiencing Shakespeare for the first time or revisiting a beloved classic, "Romeo and Juliet" promises to enchant, inspire, and leave an indelible mark on your soul. Packed with unforgettable quotes, poetic beauty, and timeless themes of love and loss, this is a must-have addition to your library. Perfect for lovers of: Star-crossed romances Epic family drama Poetic and lyrical storytelling Don't just read history; feel it. Discover why "Romeo and Juliet" is the ultimate love story for the ages. Add this timeless treasure to your collection today.
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This book is filled with scholarship on Shakespeare and his play Romeo and Juliet. It is not even laid out nicely with the notes on one page and text on another. I had to buy this copy for a class, but would not purchase it again if given the choice.
Barbara H
May 31, 2012
High School Requirement
If you are reading this for school, check out SparkNotes or Cliff's Notes for a translation you can understand. Especially the No Fear Shakespeare on Spark Notes.
CharlesJ
Apr 1, 2010
Not one of Shakespeare's more original plays
Romeo and Juliet, despite being one of the most popular of Shakespeare's plays, is neither his most well-written or his most original. It is well known that the story was based on an older one by an Italian writer (who probably got his from another Italian writer), so the fact that it is not terribly original is unsurprising. The writing styl... e, however, is also somewhat lacking; many sections are halting because of the changes in rhyming patterns that Shakespeare decided to use, which makes them harder to read. The characters, especially Romeo, were not very easy to connect with; this will change according to opinion, though, and fans of romance will probably like them better than I. All in all, this play does not have the smooth and interesting feel of Shakespeare's later works, but may still appeal to those who like the "star-crossed lovers" theme.
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Maggy
Feb 15, 2010
Overrated
Having both read this play, and seen it several times, I can't say that I was impressed. Everything goes exactly wrong; it lacks realism, and, though the language is, well, Shakespearean, the story is not supportive. If you like Shakespeare, you will probably like this work; however, there are much better Shakespearean works that just lack ... the press that this one has.
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Selina
Oct 12, 2007
Classic
I realize "Romeo and Juliet" are most people's favorite. The story is not as intense as "Macbeth" or "Hamlet". In fact the story is rather dull. It is difficult to care about two characters who are self centered. This soap operish plot is not fun to read.