Romeo und Julia by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Schlegel, August Wilhelm von, 1767-1845
Uniform Title Romeo and Juliet. German
Title Romeo und Julia
Note Reading ease score: 85.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Thanks are given to Delphine Lettau for finding a huge collection of ancient German books in London
Summary "Romeo und Julia" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the late 16th century that embodies the themes of love and familial conflict. The story revolves around the tragic romance between Romeo Montague and Julia Capulet, two young lovers from rival families in Verona, whose relationship becomes a catalyst for inevitable tragedy as they navigate the bitter feud that divides their households. At the start of the play, the Chorus introduces the long-standing animosity between the Montagues and the Capulets, foreshadowing the disastrous consequences of their feud. The first scenes depict an altercation between servants of the two houses, illustrating the extent of the conflict. As Romeo, who is lost in his unrequited love for Rosaline, encounters his friend Benvolio, their conversation hints at deeper feelings and the turmoil that accompanies love. The scene shifts to the Capulet household, where Julia is introduced, alongside her mother and the Nurse, as they discuss her potential marriage to Paris. The ensuing events lead Romeo and Julia to meet at a masked ball, where they fall instantly in love, setting the stage for the forthcoming tragedy sparked by their families' enmity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Vendetta -- Drama
Subject Youth -- Drama
Subject Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Subject Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Conflict of generations -- Drama
Subject Tragedies
Category Text
EBook-No. 6996
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 30, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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