This magnificent, timeless drama is the world's most famous tale of "star-crossed lovers." The young,unshakable love of Juliet and Romeo defies the feud that divides their families --the Capulets and Montagues-as their desperate need to be together,their secret meetings, and finally their concealed marriage drive them toward tragedy. A masterwork that has long captured the hearts of audiences, this romantic tragedy has become part of the literary heritage of all peoples in all nations.