
In the bustling streets of Verona, two noble houses—Montague and Capulet—are locked in a bitter, generations‑old rivalry that colors every interaction in the city. The chorus sets the stage, warning listeners that the tale they are about to hear is born from this entrenched hatred, a conflict that will soon spill into the lives of the young and innocent. Amid the clang of swords and the chatter of servants, the audience meets a vivid cast of friends, rivals, and family members, each poised on the edge of the inevitable clash.
When the Capulets host a lavish masked ball, Romeo Montague, restless and melancholy, slips in disguised among the revelers. There, he encounters Juliet, the beautiful daughter of his family’s sworn enemies, and the instant spark between them eclipses the ancient feud. Their whispered vows and stolen glances hint at a love that could bridge the divide—if only they can navigate the dangerous waters of loyalty, honor, and youthful impetuosity.
Language
de
Duration
~2 hours (125K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-01
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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