Romeo and Juliet
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Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young Italian star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.
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Bibliographic source: Open Library- Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet is by William Shakespeare. The catalogue records its first publication in 1597. A later edition may have a different publication date on its copyright page.
- How long is Romeo and Juliet?
The catalogue records 168 pages for a representative edition. Pagination varies with the publisher, format, type size and translation, so check the edition you intend to read.
