This magnificent, timeless drama is the world's most famous tale of "star-crossed lovers." The young,unshakable love of Juliet and Romeo defies the feud that divides their families --the Capulets and Montagues-as their desperate need to be together,their secret meetings, and finally their concealed marriage drive them toward tragedy. A masterwork that has long captured the hearts of audiences, this romantic tragedy has become part of the literary heritage of all peoples in all nations.

Foreword

Introduction

Romeo and Juliet

in Performance

Fhe Playhouse

ROMEO AND JULIET

Date and Text

Textual Notes

Shakespeare's Sources

Further Reading

Memorable Lines