Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is Shakespeare's tragedy of two young lovers in Verona whose families, the Montagues and the Capulets, are locked in a feud. They meet at a party, marry in secret the next day, and are separated within hours when Romeo kills Juliet's cousin Tybalt and is banished. A plan involving a sleeping potion and a letter that never arrives brings the play to its ending in the Capulet tomb. Written around 1595 and first printed in 1597, the play mixes bawdy comedy, from the Nurse and Mercutio, with some of the most lyrical verse Shakespeare wrote; the balcony scene and Juliet's speeches are among the best-known passages in English. The whole action takes place over four or five days. The complete play is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil; the first chapter is free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Romeo and Juliet online?
Yes. Romeo and Juliet opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Romeo and Juliet free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Romeo and Juliet is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Romeo and Juliet in the public domain?
Yes. Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Romeo and Juliet?
About 1 h 44 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
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