The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Shakespeare

Folger Library Shakespeare

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Two young lovers from feuding families find their passion and loyalty tested in a tale of deep emotion and heartbreaking decisions. As their secret romance unfolds, misunderstandings and conflict lead to a sorrowful conclusion that has resonated through the ages.

Themes

RomanceFamilyTragedyClassic LiteratureComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: family change. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Family Change Physical/Safety: Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
6
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Details

Book Length

281 pages
25,599 words
2h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0671722859
Pages
281
Publisher
Washington Square Press (Pocket Books)
Published
1992 08
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,599
Read-Aloud
~2h 51m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Shakespeare, William,1564-1616Classical LiteratureBritish and Irish DramaConflicto Entre GeneracionesConflict of GenerationsCourtshipDramaDrama InglésDramatic ProductionEnemistad MortalEnglish Drama, Early Modern and Elizabethan, 1500-1600English LiteratureEnglish Literature, Study and TeachingEnglish Love StoriesEnglish Young Adult DramaFamiliesJuventudLanguage and LinguisticsLiteratureLove-Romance-FictionLove in AdolescenceMan-woman RelationshipsMarried PeopleOpen_syllabus_projectPerforming ArtsPlaysQuartosReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 12ShakespeareSourcesSpecimensStage HistorySuicideSuspense-FictionTeatroTragediasTragedyVendettaShakespeare, William, 1564-1616Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Romeo and JulietShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Criticism, TextualShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Outlines, Syllabi, EtcShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Dramatic ProductionShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Stage HistoryShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Criticism and InterpretationDrama, British and IrishShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, AdaptationsCritique Et InterprétationRomeo and JulietRomeoJulietEnglish DramaLoveAdaptationsComics & Graphic Novels, LiteraryDrama, CollectionsTranslationsTragediesMan-woman RelationshipSpanish LanguageMotion Picture PlaysTraducciones Al Español18.05 English LiteratureExaminationsVeronaTranslations Into SpanishEarly Modern and ElizabethanTeatro InglésLiteratura InglesaTheaterAufführungGeschichteCaricatures and CartoonsCartoons and ComicsCaricatures Et Dessins HumoristiquesTranslations Into TibetanTranslations Into GermanLiterature and SocietyShakespeare, William , 1564-1616Conflict of Generations--dramaVendetta--dramaPr2831.a2 B38 2009Romeo--dramaJuliet--dramaVendetta--italy--verona--dramaForeign RelationsBibliographyCriticism and Interpretation

People

Juliet CapuletRomeo MontagueEscalusMercutioParisLady MontagueBenvolioAbramBalthasarLady CapuletTybaltSampsonPeterGregoryFriar LawrenceFriar JohnWilliam Shakespeare (1564-1616)Romeo (Fictitious character)Juliet (Fictitious character)

Places

ItalyVeronaVerona (Italy)