Romeo and Juliet
“Romeo and Juliet” by William Shakespeare is a poignant tale of love and tragedy, set against the backdrop of a bitter family feud. This edition, published by Penguin Books, Limited on March 14, 2024, spans 249 pages and is presented in English. The narrative follows the intense romance between Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose love is thwarted by their families’ longstanding rivalry. As they navigate their forbidden relationship, the story unfolds into a series of tragic events that ultimately lead to devastating consequences.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as love, loss, and the impact of familial conflict. Shakespeare’s work delves into the complexities of youthful passion and the societal pressures that shape the characters’ fates. This edition is part of the STAGED collection, which celebrates Shakespeare’s unabridged plays and their enduring appeal to young adult audiences. The text remains a classic in the realm of drama and literary exploration, inviting readers to reflect on the timeless nature of its social themes, including grief and bereavement.
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With a foreword by Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places and Breathless
‘For never was a story of more woe
Than this of Juliet and her Romeo’
A bloody feud. A tangled love. A senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees.
After a chance meeting at a ball, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall desperately in love. But their families are locked in a bitter rivalry, their love forbidden. Worse still, Juliet’s family already expect her to marry her suitor, Count Paris.
Determined to save their love, Romeo and Juliet wed in secret. But when a fight erupts that leaves Montagues and Capulets dead, Romeo is banished from Verona, forcing Juliet to take desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers.
Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare’s masterclass in tales of love and loss, and the origin of the lovestruck, star-crossed lovers.
Discover STAGED, a limited collection of Shakespeare’s unabridged plays that celebrates the genius of the Bard and the tropes that continue to delight YA readers to this day.
Explore the rest of the STAGED collection:
As You Like It – With a foreword by Talia Hibbert
Hamlet – With a foreword by Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé
Macbeth – With a foreword by Kat Delacorte
A Midsummer Night’s Dream – With a foreword by Becky Albertalli
Much Ado About Nothing – With a foreword by Holly Bourne
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