The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet
by William Shakespeare
Folger Library Shakespeare
Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Two young lovers from feuding families find their passion and loyalty tested in a tale of deep emotion and heartbreaking decisions. As their secret romance unfolds, misunderstandings and conflict lead to a sorrowful conclusion that has resonated through the ages.
Representation & Themes
RomanceFamilyTragedyClassic LiteratureComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Family Change Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0671722859
- Pages
- 281
- Publisher
- Washington Square Press (Pocket Books)
- Published
- 1992 08
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 25,599
Subjects
Shakespeare, William, -- 1564-1616Classical LiteratureBritish and irish drama (dramatic works by one author)Conflicto entre generacionesConflict of generationscourtshipDramaDrama inglésDramatic productionEnemistad mortalEnglish drama (collections), early modern and elizabethan, 1500-1600English literatureEnglish literature, study and teachingEnglish Love storiesEnglish Young adult dramaFamiliesFictionJuventudLanguage and linguisticsLiteratureLove-Romance-FictionLove in adolescenceMan-woman relationshipsMarried peopleopen_syllabus_projectPerforming ArtsPlaysQuartosReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 12ShakespeareSourcesSpecimensStage historySuicideSuspense-FictionTeatroTragediasTragedyVendettaYouthShakespeare, william, 1564-1616Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, romeo and julietShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism, textualShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, outlines, syllabi, etc.Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, dramatic productionShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, stage historyShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretationDrama, british and irishShakespeare, william, 1564-1616, adaptationsCritique et interprétationRomeo and Juliet (Shakespeare, William)Romeo (Fictitious character)Juliet (Fictitious character)English dramaLoveAdaptationsComics & graphic novels, literaryDrama, collectionsTranslationsTragediesMan-woman relationshipSpanish languageMotion picture playsRomeo and JulietTraducciones al español18.05 English literatureExaminationsFiction, generalVendetta -- DramaYouth -- DramaVerona (Italy) -- DramaJuliet (Fictitious character) -- DramaRomeo (Fictitious character) -- DramaConflict of generations -- DramaEnglish drama (Tragedy)Translations into SpanishEarly modern and ElizabethanTeatro inglés (Tragedia)Literatura inglesaTheaterAufführungGeschichteDrama (dramatic works by one author)Caricatures and cartoonsCartoons and comicsCaricatures et dessins humoristiquesTranslations into TibetanTranslations into GermanLiterature and societyHistoryShakespeare, william , 1564-1616Conflict of generations--dramaVendetta--dramaYouth--dramaPr2831.a2 b38 2009Romeo (fictitious character)--dramaJuliet (fictitious character)--dramaVendetta--italy--verona--dramaForeign relationsBibliographyCriticism and interpretationJuvenile drama
People
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