The great playwright of the 16th-17th centuries, he enjoyed the patronage of aristocrats, royal persons favored him, his plays were staged at court. The sophistication of thought, the beauty of the language of Shakespeare's works have not lost their charm even after centuries. The tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" tells of the love of two young hearts, which turns out to be higher than the enmity of their families, and they are ready to break this tradition of hatred. The desire to love and be loved wins. The book presents an unadapted text in the original language. Preparation of the text, comments and dictionary by L. V. Petrova.