Romeo and Juliet: Staged: the origins of YA’s greatest tropes

Romeo and Juliet are a tale of woe, a tangled love, and a senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees. They marry in secret, but when a fight erupts, Romeo is banished from Verona, and Juliet takes desperate measures that spell tragedy for the star-crossed lovers. Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeares masterclass in tales of love and loss.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 14 March 2024
Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

A tale of unparalleled sorrow, Juliet and Romeo's story unfolds like a tragic symphony, intertwining a bloody feud, a tangled love, and a senseless tragedy that brings two families to their knees. After a chance encounter at a ball, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall hopelessly in love, their hearts yearning for each other despite the forbidden boundaries of their families' bitter rivalry.

However, the situation worsens when Juliet's family, already expecting her to wed her suitor, Count Paris, pressures her into accepting this arranged marriage. Undeterred by the obstacles that stand in their way, Romeo and Juliet decide to elope, sealing their love in a secret ceremony. But their happiness is short-lived, as a fight erupts, resulting in the tragic deaths of Montagues and Capulets.

In the wake of this devastating loss, Romeo is banished from Verona, leaving Juliet alone and heartbroken. Driven by desperation, Juliet takes drastic measures that ultimately lead to her untimely demise, sealing the fate of the star-crossed lovers. Romeo and Juliet, penned by the legendary Shakespeare, stands as a masterpiece of love and loss, serving as the origin of the iconic lovestruck, star-crossed lovers.

To commemorate the brilliance of Shakespeare and the timeless themes that continue to captivate YA readers, STAGED presents a limited collection of his unabridged plays. Within this collection, you will find "As You Like It," "Hamlet," "Macbeth," "A Midsummer Night's Dream," and "Much Ado About Nothing," each accompanied by a foreword written by renowned authors Talia Hibbert, Faridah Àbíké-Íyímídé, Kat Delacorte, and Holly Bourne.

Explore the captivating world of STAGED and immerse yourself in the timeless tales that have resonated with generations. Let these plays transport you to a realm of passion, tragedy, and the enduring power of love.

Weight: 194g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780241682067