"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a heartrending drama about two young people from warring families whose forbidden love results in catastrophic outcomes. Set against a background of intense hatred and violence between the Montagues and Capulets, the story introduces Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers who bravely defy their families' expectations in the name of true love. Their encounter at a party sparks an intense romance that rapidly evolves, forcing them to navigate secret meetings and hasty decisions. As the feud escalates, Romeo and Juliet find themselves trapped, their love threatening to explode the fragile peace of their city, presenting a narrative of passion, sacrifice, and the tragic consequences of deep-seated animosity.
Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Forbidden love ignites between two young souls from feuding families, setting in motion a series of tragic events fueled by passion and hate.
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About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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