Romeo and Juliet": A Guide
No. of pages 64
Published: 1997
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"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragic love story set in Verona, where two young lovers from feuding families, the Montagues and Capulets, fall passionately in love. Their desire to be together defies their families' bitter hatred, leading to secret marriages and desperate choices. The couple's romance unfolds amidst violence and betrayal, highlighted by dramatic events such as duels and misunderstandings. Ultimately, their love triumphs but ends in tragedy, as miscommunication and fate culminate in their untimely deaths. Their tragic ends serve as a poignant commentary on the destructive power of familial conflict and the enduring nature of love. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is part of a book series called Shakespeare Handbooks .
There are 64 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 1997 by Upstart Crow Publications .
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This book features the following characters:
John Shakespeare
This book features the character John Shakespeare.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and actor. He wrote plays, sonnets and verse and is regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English Language. Son of a glove maker, he grew up in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married Anne Hathaway and had three children, though one died very young. Shakespeare left Stratford to pursue theatre in London, where he acted at the Globe Theatre, wrote and was part owner of a playing company called 'The Lord Chamberlein's Men' (later 'The King's Men').
Shakespeare
This book features the character Shakespeare.
Mary Arden
This book features the character Mary Arden.
Anne Hathaway
This book features the character Anne Hathaway.
