Roméo et Juliette
Tragédie
- Approximate level
- B2
- Length
- 39,011 words
- Reading time
- 3 h 15 min
- Chapters
- 27
- Language
- French
- On Project Gutenberg since
- 2006
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This text presents a prose introduction to the famous tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Written in nineteenth century French, the language is formal and descriptive, focusing on the historical context of the feuding families in Verona. You will encounter sophisticated vocabulary related to social customs and historical narrative. The sentences are structured with complex clauses, which provides a good challenge for intermediate learners. It is an excellent way to engage with classic themes of conflict and romance through a structured, literary lens.
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Subjects
- Vendetta -- Drama
- Youth -- Drama
- Verona (Italy) -- Drama
- Juliet (Fictitious character) -- Drama
- Romeo (Fictitious character) -- Drama
- Conflict of generations -- Drama
- Tragedies (Drama)
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