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1) //Romeo and Juliet// is one of the greatest romantic tragedies told in literature and was written around 1595. (World Book)
 * It is one of the plays that have been told over and over again.
 * Freshmen all over the country have to read this story.

2) //Romeo and Juliet// was Shakespeare’s very first romantic tragedy. (World Book)
 * There was a big demand for new entertainment.

3) Shakespeare never wanted his plays published. (Romeo and Juliet Play by Shakespeare)
 * There were 18 unauthorized plays published including //Romeo and Juliet//.
 * During their time period there were no copyright laws.

4) //Romeo and Juliet// was based off Arthur Brooke’s Poem. (Boyce)
 * Shakespeare looked at other stories to form parts of //Romeo and Juliet//.

5) Shakespeare’s poetry in the mature period was richer and deeper, which included //Romeo and Juliet//. (Epstein)
 * It included opposite pairs, brawling love, and loving hate.
 * These poems included violence, death, and love.