Romeo and Juliet
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy written between 1591 and 1595. It tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona, Italy. When Romeo and Juliet meet at a ball and fall instantly in love, they marry in secret, hoping to unite their warring households. But family hatred, fatal duels, and tragic miscommunication set forces in motion that threaten to destroy their forbidden romance. This timeless tale explores the devastating cost of ancient grudges and the power of love.
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