Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

<p> When the feud between the Montagues and Capulets spills into the streets of Verona a great love must be kept secret - that of Romeo son of Montague and Juliet daughter of the sworn enemy. But only a tragic twist of fate can promise peace.</p><p> </p><p>When Shakespeare staged Romeo and Juliet in 1594 it was already a centuries-old Italian tale that had been translated and adapted in verse and prose by a number of poets and storytellers. Out of the common threads of those now-forgotten works Shakespeare created not only one of his most popular plays but one that would become the archetypal love story of the English language.</p><p> </p><p>We brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite these new editions open the door to literature's most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.</p>