Project Gutenberg
2004-11-01
Public domain in the USA.
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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Schlegel, August Wilhelm von
1767
1845
Von Schlegel, August Wilhelm
Romeo and Juliet. German
Romeo und Julia
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romeo_and_Juliet
Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London
"Romeo und Julia" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the late 16th century that embodies the themes of love and familial conflict. The story revolves around the tragic romance between Romeo Montague and Julia Capulet, two young lovers from rival families in Verona, whose relationship becomes a catalyst for inevitable tragedy as they navigate the bitter feud that divides their households. At the start of the play, the Chorus introduces the long-standing animosity between the Montagues and the Capulets, foreshadowing the disastrous consequences of their feud. The first scenes depict an altercation between servants of the two houses, illustrating the extent of the conflict. As Romeo, who is lost in his unrequited love for Rosaline, encounters his friend Benvolio, their conversation hints at deeper feelings and the turmoil that accompanies love. The scene shifts to the Capulet household, where Julia is introduced, alongside her mother and the Nurse, as they discuss her potential marriage to Paris. The ensuing events lead Romeo and Julia to meet at a masked ball, where they fall instantly in love, setting the stage for the forthcoming tragedy sparked by their families' enmity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Vendetta -- Drama
Youth -- Drama
Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Conflict of generations -- Drama
Tragedies (Drama)
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Category: Romance
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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