William Shakespeare 
Romeo and Juliet – William Shakespeare 

Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers (That of Romeo, son of Montague and Juliet, daughter of the sworn enemy) whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare’s most popular plays during his lifetime.In this death-filled setting, the movement from love at first sight to the lovers final union in death seems almost inevitable. And yet, this play set in an extraordinary world has become the quintessential story of young love.Romeo and Juliet has been adapted numerous times for stage, film, musical, and opera venues.

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William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He was born on 26 April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon. His father was a successful local businessman and his mother was the daughter of a landowner. Shakespeare is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world’s pre-eminent dramatist.He is often called England’s national poet and nicknamed the Bard of Avon. He wrote about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems, and a few other verses, of which the authorship of some is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.