Today, the title characters are regarded as archetypal young lovers. Romeo and Juliet belongs to a tradition of tragic romances stretching back to antiquity. The plot is based on an Italian tale written by Matteo Bandello and translated into verse as The Tragical History of Romeus and Juliet ...
Maureen Dezell, Globe Staff
Apart from the action unfurled on stage, the linguistic relevance of Shakespearean plays emerges through soliloquies and monologues. "Romeo and Juliet," a written in blank verse tragedy, is no exception to Bard's verbal prowess, and the speech on Queen Mab, delivered by Mercutio stands testimon...