Romeo juliet was written during a period when shakespeare had found the strength of his writing. he would have been about 26 years old when he wrote it. it stands as a great play in its own right.
romeo juliet is believed to have been written around 1595. the nurse in the play refers to an earthquake eleven years past act ii, scene 3, line 23. london experienced a strong tremor around 1580.
the story is, of course, about a pair of star-crossed lovers. two teenagers pursue their love for each other despite the fact that their families have been at odds with each other for decades. the story combines swordfighting, disguise, misunderstanding, tragedy, humor, and some of the most romantic language found in literature all in the name of true love.
in verona, italy in the late 1500s, two powerful families the montagues and the capulets have been feuding with each other for years. old capulet, juliets father, throws a party to which he invites all his friends. the montag...