Romeo and Juliet

noun

a tragedy (produced between 1591 and 1596) by Shakespeare.

Romeo and Juliet

A tragedy by William Shakespeare about two “ star-crossed lovers ” (see also star-crossed lovers ) whose passionate love for each other ends in death because of the senseless feud between their families. The line “ Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? ” is well known.

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Notes

Figuratively, a “Romeo” is an amorous young man.

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A so-called "Romeo and Juliet" clause has been added to new plans for mandatory reporting of concerns around child sexual abuse.

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Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet were fictional teenage lovers, whose forbidden romance ended in tragedy, but who have become synonymous with youthful love.

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The film, often dubbed the Romeo and Juliet of Bollywood cinema, follows Raj and Simran's love story across Europe and India, beginning on a train from King's Cross station.

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The short film tells the story of Johanne Sacreblu, a trans baguette heiress, who falls for Agtugo Ratatouille, a trans croissant heir, in a comedic riff on Romeo and Juliet.

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Actress Olivia Hussey, who shot to international prominence as a teenager for her role in the acclaimed 1968 film version of Romeo and Juliet, has died aged 73.

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Romeo Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo?

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