A bitter feud between the Montagues and the Capulets keeps the city of
Verona, Italy, in a state of constant unrest. Despite the enmity, Romeo
Montague and Juliet Capulet fall passionately in love. Enlisting the
help of Friar Laurence, the young lovers wed in secret, hoping that
their marriage will finally unite the two families. But things go
terribly, tragically wrong. One of Shakespeare's most widely performed
plays, Romeo and Juliet has been adapted for every conceivable format.
Yet no adaptation -- film, television, radio, or opera -- can match the
richness of the original. This inspired graphic novel version depicts
every scene of the play in full-color illustrations, accompanied by
every word of the original text. Authentic yet easy to follow, this
exciting adaptation is ideal for purists, students, and readers who
appreciate Shakespeare's matchless verse. Also available are a Plain
Text version, translated into modern U.S. English, and a Quick Text
version, with less dialogue for a fast-paced read.