"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragedy play written by William Shakespeare around 1597.

It tells the story of

two young lovers, Romeo and Juliet, from feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, in the
city of Verona. Here is a summary of the play:

Act 1:

 The play begins with a feud between the Montague and Capulet families.
 Romeo, a Montague, is in love with Rosaline but attends a Capulet party to see her.
 At the party, he meets and falls in love with Juliet, a Capulet, not knowing her identity.
 They share a passionate kiss but later discover their respective family backgrounds.

Act 2:

 Romeo and Juliet secretly marry with the help of Friar Laurence.
 Tybalt, Juliet's cousin, challenges Romeo to a duel, but Romeo refuses.
 Mercutio, Romeo's friend, fights Tybalt and is killed. In retaliation, Romeo kills Tybalt and is
banished from Verona.

Act 3:

 Juliet is devastated by Tybalt's death and Romeo's banishment.

 Her parents arrange for her to marry Paris, unaware of her marriage to Romeo.
 Juliet seeks Friar Laurence's help and agrees to a risky plan to avoid the marriage.

Act 4:

 Juliet takes a potion that makes her appear dead.

 Her family believes she is dead and prepares for her funeral.
 Romeo, unaware of the plan, hears of Juliet's death and buys poison to join her in death.

Act 5:

 Romeo arrives at Juliet's tomb and finds Paris there. They fight, and Romeo kills Paris.
 Believing Juliet to be truly dead, he takes poison and dies.
 Juliet awakens to find Romeo dead, stabs herself, and dies.
 The play ends with the reconciliation of the feuding families, who realize the tragic
consequences of their rivalry.

"Romeo and Juliet" is a timeless story of love, fate, and the destructive power of feuds. It explores
themes of young love, impulsiveness, and the tragic consequences of misunderstanding and hatred.