
In the bustling streets of Verona, two noble houses have been locked in a bitter rivalry for generations. Their ancient grudge colors every gathering, turning even ordinary celebrations into potential flashpoints. Amid this tension, a lavish carnival unfurls, drawing the city’s youth into a night of masks and music.
It is there that a young Montecchi, Romeo, catches the eye of Juliet, the bright daughter of the Capelletti. Their brief exchange, charged with curiosity and admiration, sparks a secret affection that quickly deepens. Determined to defy the hatred surrounding them, the pair seek the aid of a kindly friar, who agrees to unite them in a quiet ceremony, hoping their love might bridge the divide.
Their newfound bond blossoms in whispered meetings and stolen moments, but the ever‑watchful eyes of the feuding families loom large, hinting that their fragile happiness will soon be tested by forces beyond their control.
Full title
Roméo et Juliette Tragédie
Language
fr
Duration
~3 hours (216K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Paul Murray, Rénald Lévesque and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica))
Release date
2006-04-10
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
Often called the greatest writer in the English language, this English playwright and poet created dramas and verses that still feel alive on the page and stage. His stories of ambition, love, jealousy, power, and loss continue to speak to readers centuries later.
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