"Romeo and Juliet" is set in a city torn by feuds and mob wars. It is an impressive blend of passion and hatred, scandalous comedy, and supreme tragedy. It is part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library collection, a series of exquisite, artistic, pocket-sized classics with gold edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful hardback books are perfect gifts for book lovers or wonderful additions to your own collection. This edition includes the classic illustrations by Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by Ned Halley. A young man and a young woman meet by chance and fall in love instantly. But their families are eternal enemies and, in order to be together, the two lovers must be ready to risk everything. Undoubtedly the greatest love story ever written, Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet" has inspired countless imitations on stage and screen and has been adapted countless times.