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Romeo and Juliet is William Shakespeare’s most celebrated stories of tragedy and romance. The story revolves around Romeo and Juliet, two star-crossed lovers whose love only knows the most heartbreaking ending. Summary of the Book The romance between Romeo and Juliet began when Romeo, Montague’s son, was advised to go to the ball at the Capulet house. Despite the mutual hatred between the Montagues and Capulets, Romeo attends the function where he sees the beautiful Juliet. They fall in love with each other and are inseparable. However, their families will not allow it and this leads to the young lovers making severe decisions on their own. Readers mourn the tragic ending to their love story even today. About William Shakespeare William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright and writer. Best remembered for his plays, he is called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". Shakespeare's plays have been adapted into several movies, and they are enacted in theaters around the world even to this day, centuries after his death. His works came to the spotlight in the 19th century and he was idolized by the Romantics. A prolific writer and poet, he is also known for his poems, mainly the sonnets.