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by William Shakespeare · 1564–1616
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1591 and 1595. Two young lovers from feuding Italian families meet and fall secretly in love in Verona. Their forbidden romance leads them to marry in secret with a friar's help, hoping to unite their warring households. But family hatred, violent duels, and tragic misunderstandings threaten to destroy their bond. This tale of star-crossed lovers has become the archetypal story of young love and remains one of Shakespeare's most frequently performed plays.
Summary generated automatically by Project Gutenberg.
- Read time
- 118 min
- Words
- 25,958
- Chapters
- 7
- Paragraphs
- 1,098
- Price
- Free
- Conflict of generations -- Drama
- Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
- Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
- Vendetta -- Drama
- Verona (Italy) -- Drama
- Youth -- Drama
JULIET.
JULIET.
I’ll look to like, if looking liking move: But no more deep will I endart mine eye Than your consent gives strength to make it fly.
Ich werde danach schauen, zu mögen, wenn Schauen Bewegen auslöst: Aber nicht tiefer werde ich meinen Pfeil in mein Auge senden, Als dein consentement gibt Stärke, es fliegen zu lassen.
About the author
William Shakespeare1564–1616
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 and died there in 1616.
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Can I read Romeo and Juliet in another language?
Yes. It is also published in Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and switching keeps your place, because both columns share one paragraph numbering.
How long does Romeo and Juliet take to read?
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Book details
- Original language
- English
- Translation
- German, machine translation
- Source text
- Project Gutenberg #1513
- Licence
- Public domain worldwide
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