THE TRAGEDY OF ROMEO AND JULIET

Two families, both esteemed,

In fair Verona, where our tale unfolds,

From age-old grudges ignite fresh conflict,

Where spilled blood tarnishes noble hands.

From the offspring of these two foes

A pair of star-crossed lovers end their lives;

Whose unfortunate, pitiful defeats

With their deaths, bury their parents' strife.

The fearful journey of their doomed love,

And the continuation of their parents' fury,

Which, save for ...