Romeo and Juliet is a tragic love story set in the city of Verona, Italy, during the late 16th century. It revolves around two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, whose families are embroiled in a bitter feud. The play opens with a street fight between the two families, which sets the tone for the conflict that permeates the entire story. Romeo is initially infatuated with another girl named Rosaline, but his life takes a dramatic turn when he meets Juliet at a masquerade ball hosted by the Capulets. They instantly fall in love, unaware of each other’s family…
Romeo and Juliet By William Shakespeare
