Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is perhaps the most famous of Shakespeare’s plays and is thought to be the most famous love story in Western history. It is Shakespeare's famous tragedy of two "star-crossed lovers" from rival houses. The Montagues and the Capulets of Verona, Italy, are in the midst of a long-standing feud when Romeo Montague drops in on a masquerade party at the Capulets. He then meets the daughter of the house, Juliet, and promptly falls in love with her. She likewise returns his passion, and their secret meeting later that night on her bedroom balcony begins a series of tragic events that no one could have foretold. Braving the wrath of their families, the teenage lovers marry in secret, with the help of the well-intentioned Friar Lawrence. Yet, the course of true love does not run smoothly, as Shakespeare has often observed. Romeo and Juliet was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Until now, you can see the influence of this play because Romeo and Juliet has become synonymous with lovers fighting against all odds to be together. It never gets old and promises to be a fantastic listen so take action now and download your copy of Romeo and Juliet today!
