Romeo and Juliet

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Romeo and Juliet is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young Italian star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and, along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.

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3.7/5 · 2884790 readers · 108 pages · ≈ 2 h 00 m · Demanding

How long does it take to read Romeo and Juliet?

About ≈ 2 h 00 m — 108 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.Typical novel≈ 5 h 56 mRomeo and Juliet~2 h 00 m

How many pages is Romeo and Juliet?

108 pages in its most-read edition.Typical novel320Romeo and Juliet108

What genre is Romeo and Juliet?

It sits on the Science, Drama, History shelves.

Has Romeo and Juliet been made into a movie or TV show?

Yes — screen adaptations include Juliet & Romeo (2025), Romulo & Julita (2020), Gnomeo and Juliet 2: Sherlock Gnomes (2018).

Is Romeo and Juliet in the public domain?

Yes — it is free to read and share.

Who are the main characters in Romeo and Juliet?

The main characters include Juliet Capulet, Romeo Montague, Escalus, Mercutio.

Where does Romeo and Juliet take place?

It is set in Italy, Verona, Verona (Italy).

Who wrote Romeo and Juliet?

William Shakespeare.

Where can I read Romeo and Juliet online for free?

It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library

Setting ItalyVeronaVerona (Italy) Characters Juliet CapuletRomeo MontagueEscalusMercutio
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