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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

A Timeless Tragedy of Love, Fate and Family Feud
William Shakespeare
Language: English - ISBN: 9789403904368 - 168 pages
Paperback
€14.27
€14.27
Wardstatt

Synopsis

Two families. Two young lovers. One tragedy that has echoed through the centuries. In the streets of Verona, the powerful houses of Montague and Capulet are divided by an ancient and bitter feud. But when Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet, their unexpected love challenges everything their families represent. Drawn together by a passion as immediate as it is forbidden, Romeo and Juliet attempt to escape the hatred surrounding them. Secret vows, a hidden marriage, violent confrontations and a desperate plan soon set in motion a chain of events from which there may be no return. William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most celebrated works in English literature. This edition includes: The complete classic play An original preface introducing the work and its major themes A biography of William Shakespeare A clear act-and-scene structure The original English text and dramatic dialogue Discover—or rediscover—the Shakespearean masterpiece that made Romeo and Juliet eternal symbols of tragic love.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language and one of the most influential figures in world literature. Born in Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare became a leading figure of the Elizabethan and Jacobean theatre. His extraordinary body of work includes celebrated tragedies such as Hamlet, Macbeth, Othello, King Lear and Romeo and Juliet, as well as numerous comedies, histories, poems and sonnets. More than four centuries after his death, Shakespeare's works continue to be read, studied, performed and adapted throughout the world. His exploration of love, ambition, jealousy, betrayal, power and human nature has given his writing an enduring universality. The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet remains among his most famous works and one of the most influential love tragedies ever written.

Product specifications

BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
Publishing dateFriday, 28 August 2026
Edition1
ISBN9789403904368
Pagecount168
Interior colorBlack/white
Size135 x 215 mm
PublisherWardstatt
AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
CategoryLiterature > Theatre and film