Part of the Chiltern Classics seriesThe tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, is one of the most famous plays written by the English author, William Shakespeare. It is a story about two young people who fall in love, despite the animosity between their families that are consumed by hatred and rivalry. Their love seems impossible at first, but they get married secretly.

During various conflicts occurring between the two families, Romeo murders Juliet’s cousin and thus has to leave the country. However, he remains in hiding, not to leave Juliet behind. Chiltern are publishers of exquisitely crafted editions of the world’s finest classic literature.

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