Romeo and Juliet

"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare early in his career about two young star-crossed lovers whose deaths ultimately reconcile their feuding families. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his lifetime and remains one of his most frequently performed plays. The play is set in Verona, Italy, and follows the story of Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who fall in love despite the hatred between their families.