LibGuides: Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

The Shakespearean Tragedy

Shakespearean Tragedies from CliffNotes
A study guide for William Shakespeare's play, Othello.
Shakespeare's Tragedy Plays
Information about William Shakespeare's tragic plays.
Introducing Shakespearean Tragedy
An article discussing the similarities between William Shakespeare's tragic plays.

A Shmoop Look at Romeo and Juliet
An analysis of the themes of Romeo and Juliet, including imagery, tone, and what's in a title.
An Analysis of Romeo and Juliet
An analysis of the play from e-Notes.

Britannica High School Edition This link opens in a new window
Reference articles, journals, magazines, websites, multimedia, and curriculum content for high school students. Includes dictionary, atlas and student workspace.
Literature Resource Center This link opens in a new window
Biographical information, overviews, criticism and reviews on writers in all disciplines, from all periods and from around the world.

Gnomeo and Juliet (2011)
Directed by Kelly Asbury, this 2011 cartoon version featured two gnomes from rival gardens falling in love, and included the voices of James McAvoy and Emily Blunt for the title characters.
Romeo + Juliet (1996)
Directed by Baz Luhrmann, this hip modernized 1996 version starred Leonardo DiCaprio and Clare Danes.
Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, this 1968 version of Romeo and Juliet starred Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey.