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Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare
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William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

“Romeo and Juliet,” one of William Shakespeare's most celebrated tragedies, explores the intense, youthful passion of two star-crossed lovers whose romance is doomed by their feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets. Composed in the late 16th century, this play exemplifies Shakespeare's mastery of poetic language, characterized by alternating prose and iambic pentameter that enrich the emotional depth and urgency of the characters' plight. The play's themes of love, fate, and the consequences of familial conflict are woven into a rich tapestry of vivid imagery and lyrical dialogue, illustrating the tension between personal desire and social obligation. William Shakespeare, often regarded as the greatest playwright of all time, drew upon the societal norms and familial structures of Elizabethan England to create this timeless narrative. Influenced by the cultural dynamics of love and honor during his era, Shakespeare's own experiences with love and loss undoubtedly informed the poignant depiction of Romeo and Juliet's tragic fate. The play reflects the complexities of youthful passion and the devastating effects of entrenched animosities. “Romeo and Juliet” remains a compelling and relevant exploration of love's transformative power and societal constraints. Readers seeking a profound emotional experience that echoes through centuries will find in Shakespeare's work a timeless narrative, rich in beauty and meaning, making it a must-read for anyone who seeks to understand the depths of human emotion and the consequences of societal divisions.
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90 printed pages
Copyright owner
Bookwire
Original publication
2022
Publication year
2022
Publisher
DigiCat
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Quotes

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    My bounty is as boundless as the sea,
    My love as deep; the more I give to thee,
    The more I have, for both are infinite.
  • chyhas quotedlast year
    For never was a story of more woe
    Than this of Juliet and her Romeo
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