Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has been the subject of countless adaptations in film, opera, and for the stage. The character of Romeo, for instance, becomes more skilled at the sonnet as the play goes on. Shakespeare assigns different poetic styles to different characters, even changing the poetic form of a single character as he or she develops. William Shakespeare’s ability in Romeo and Juliet to switch between humor and tragedy to amplify tension, his development of supporting characters, and his skill at using sub-plots to enhance his story, is applauded as an early indication of his dramatic talents. It was published for the first time in a quarto in 1597, yet this edition was not of good quality, and the play was modified in later editions, aligning it with Shakespeare’s original version. Scholars believe Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was written sometime between 15. With his Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare drew from both stories, but also developed a few characters of his own, including Paris and Mercutio.
The tale was also told by William Painter in 1567 with Palace of Pleasure. The plot of Shakespeare’s tragedy is rooted in an Italian story, which was translated into poetry by Arthur Brooke in 1562 as The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet fits within a long tradition of doomed love stories that date back to ancient times. Today, the characters of Romeo and Juliet are considered the epitome of young lovers. Romeo and Juliet was one of William Shakespeare’s most popular tragedies during the playwright’s lifetime, and is still among one of his most commonly performed works. One of William Shakespeare’s earliest tragedies, Romeo and Juliet tells the story of the ill-fated young lovers, who with their deaths finally settle the feud between their warring families. Beautiful centrepiece illustration in oil pastels.Available as a print for framing yourself, or professionally mounted to wood and matte laminated for long-term protection and an elegant display alternative that complements any home or office decor. The text is guaranteed complete and is laid out in strict adherence to Shakespeare's original verse at an easily readable type size. A full unabridged edition of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, written c.1594 and comprising 25,710 words, on a single poster print page. This beautiful, timeless print measures 27in x 40in and features a unique montage centerpiece by acclaimed artist Marcelo Coelho.
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