89 pages • 2 hours read
William ShakespeareRomeo and Juliet
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1595A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, the city of Verona is torn apart by a feud between the Montagues and the Capulets. Romeo, a Montague, falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet, at a masked ball, and they decide to marry in secret. However, tragedy ensues following a street fight, leading to a series of misunderstandings and ultimately the deaths of both lovers. The play explores themes of love, conflict, and fate. This text includes references to suicide and violence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet captivates with its poetic language and intense emotion, earning acclaim for its timeless portrayal of passionate love and tragic fate. Criticism often targets the impulsive nature of the protagonists' decisions, but the play's enduring themes and vibrant characterization continue to resonate deeply with audiences.
Who Should Read Romeo and Juliet?
A reader who enjoys Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare would appreciate classic literature, tragic romance, and poetic language. Fans of intense, dramatic stories with deep emotional and societal conflicts, similar to Charlotte Brontë's Jane Eyre or Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles, will be captivated.
Recommended
Reading Age
14+yearsLexile Level
AD570LBook Details
Classic Fiction
British Literature
Values/Ideas: Fate
Elizabethan Era