| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Vikelas, Demetrios, 1835-1908 |
| Uniform Title |
Romeo and Juliet. Greek
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| Title |
Σαικσπείρου Τραγωδίαι : Μέρος Α'. Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα
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| Credits |
Produced by Sophia Canoni. First two corrections by George Canonis
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| Summary |
"Σαικσπείρου Τραγωδίαι: Μέρος Α'. Ρωμαίος και Ιουλιέτα" by William Shakespeare is a classic tragedy written in the late 16th century. This work focuses on the poignant love story between the titular characters, Romeo and Juliet, set against the backdrop of a bitter feud between their families, the Montagues and the Capulets. The play delves into themes of love, fate, and the devastating effects of family hatred. The opening of the tragedy sets the stage in Verona, introducing us to the feuding households through a street brawl instigated by their enduring animosity. It captures a volatile encounter between the servants of the two families, highlighting the deep-rooted hatred that fuels their conflict. Amidst this chaos, we learn about Romeo's melancholy nature, as his friend Benvolio expresses concern for him, hinting at a deeper sorrow that affects Romeo. This opening serves to establish both the tense atmosphere of the setting and the internal struggles of the characters, particularly the young Romeo, as it foreshadows the tragic events that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Greek |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Vendetta -- Drama
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| Subject |
Youth -- Drama
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| Subject |
Verona (Italy) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Conflict of generations -- Drama
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| Subject |
Tragedies
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
31808 |
| Release Date |
Mar 28, 2010 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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