Romeo and Juliet
By William Shakespeare
Cover: Romeo and Juliet (1884), oil on canvas by Frank Bernard Dicksee (1853-1928) · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (artist died 1928)
The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet, often shortened to Romeo and Juliet, is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare about the romance between two young Italians from feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed. The title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.
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