Brooke's Romeus and Juliet is a classic piece of literature that is considered to be the original source of Shakespeare's famous play, Romeo and Juliet. Written by Arthur Brooke, this book tells the tragic love story of two young lovers, Romeus and Juliet, whose families are sworn enemies. The story is set in the Italian city of Verona, where the two lovers meet and fall in love at first sight. Despite the obstacles that stand in their way, they vow to be together forever. However, fate has other plans, and their love story ends in tragedy. Brooke's Romeus and Juliet is a beautifully written tale of love, passion, and tragedy that has captivated readers for centuries. This edition of the book is a must-read for anyone who is interested in the origins of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet, or for anyone who enjoys classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.