
SHAKESPEARE'S TRAGEDY OF Romeo and Juliet
PREFACE
INTRODUCTION TO ROMEO AND JULIET - The History of the Play
DRAMATIS PERSONÆ
PROLOGUE
ACT II
ACT V - Scene I.
NOTES - Introduction
PROLOGUE
ACT I - Scene I.—
Set against the bustling streets of Verona, this classic tragedy follows the whirlwind romance of two young lovers whose families have been locked in a bitter feud. Their first encounter at a masked ball ignites a passionate connection that quickly spirals into secret vows and daring plans. The early scenes capture the excitement, wit, and impulsive courage of youth, while hinting at the forces that will test their devotion.
Listeners will appreciate a carefully revised edition that blends Shakespeare’s original language with insightful notes on the play’s complex textual history. The introduction explains the evolution from the early quartos to the more reliable version, highlighting notable differences and the playwright’s own revisions. Throughout, concise annotations illuminate obscure references and linguistic quirks, making the story accessible without sacrificing its poetic richness.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (426K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Fritz Ohrenschall, Sania Ali Mirza, Jane Robins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2015-01-13
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
A playwright, poet, and actor from Stratford-upon-Avon, he created characters and lines that have stayed alive for more than four centuries. His stories of love, ambition, jealousy, power, and forgiveness still feel startlingly human.
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