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THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET
A Brief Note Upon the Most Lamentable Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet Herein is set forth the woeful tale of two star-cross’d lovers, born to houses alike in dignity, yet sworn in ancient hate. In fair Verona, where our scene is laid, young Romeo of Montague and sweet Juliet of Capulet do, by love’s bold lightning, defy their kin’s discord and the customs of the time. What begins in secret sighs and stolen words doth swiftly mount to vows, to violence, and at last, to death. Yet mark this well: their fall is not love’s folly alone, but the fruit of pride, haste, and blind feud. The grave, in taking them, gives peace to warring houses—too late, but not in vain. This tragedy, though steeped in sorrow, holds a mirror to our hearts: for love unguarded and hatred unrepented shall ever lead to ruin. If thou, dear reader, canst weep and wonder at the cost of such division, then let their story not be told in vain. — W. Shakespeare
- Language
- EN
- Genres
- poetry, drama, classics, screenplay
- Published
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