William Shakespeare
What’s inside
A tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet centers on two young star-crossed lovers from feuding families in Verona, Italy.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding themes of love and fate
- Appreciation for Shakespearean language
- Insight into societal impact on personal relationships
- Exploration of tragic narrative structures
Key Points
- Star-crossed lovers meet at a ball
- Secret marriage with the help of Friar Laurence
- The tragic consequences of a feud
- Romeo’s exile and the false death of Juliet
- The heartrending suicide of the lovers
- The reconciling of the feuding families
Who’s it For
- Romance enthusiasts
- Classic literature readers
- Drama and theater students
- Shakespeare fans
About the author
William Shakespeare, an English playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.