Two families. Two young lovers. One tragedy that has echoed through the centuries. In the streets of Verona, the powerful houses of Montague and Capulet are divided by an ancient and bitter feud. But when Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet, their unexpected love challenges everything their families represent. Drawn together by a passion as immediate as it is forbidden, Romeo and Juliet attempt to escape the hatred surrounding them. Secret vows, a hidden marriage, violent confrontations and a desperate plan soon set in motion a chain of events from which there may be no return. William Shakespeare's The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet is one of the most celebrated works in English literature. This edition includes: The complete classic play An original preface introducing the work and its major themes A biography of William Shakespeare A clear act-and-scene structure The original English text and dramatic dialogue Discover—or rediscover—the Shakespearean masterpiece that made Romeo and Juliet eternal symbols of tragic love.