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Romeo and Juliet

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Of Pentameter & Bear Baiting - Romeo & Juliet Part 1: Crash Course English Literature #2

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare | Summary & Analysis

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Video SparkNotes: Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet summary

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Love or Lust? Romeo and Juliet Part 2: Crash Course English Literature #3

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Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare | Literature Study Guide

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 along with Hamlet, is one of his most frequently performed plays. Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers.
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