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In which year was Romeo and Juliet first published?
In which year was Romeo and Juliet first published?
What was the interval between the first and second publications of Romeo and Juliet?
What was the interval between the first and second publications of Romeo and Juliet?
How many years after the first publication was Romeo and Juliet published again?
How many years after the first publication was Romeo and Juliet published again?
In which century was Romeo and Juliet first published?
In which century was Romeo and Juliet first published?
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How many times was Romeo and Juliet published in the 17th century?
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Publication Information
- Year of Publication: 1597
- First Published: In a quarto edition, printed by John Danter
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Genre: Tragedy, Romance
- Original Title: "An Excellent Conceited Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet"
- Later Editions: Published in 1599, 1609, 1622, and 1623, with slight variations and corrections
Romeo and Juliet Publication Details
- The play Romeo and Juliet was first published in 1597 in a quarto edition by John Danter.
- The original title of the play was "An Excellent Conceited Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet".
- The author of the play is William Shakespeare, and it belongs to the genres of Tragedy and Romance.
- The play was later published in 1599, 1609, 1622, and 1623, with slight variations and corrections in each edition.
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Explore the publication history of William Shakespeare's tragic love story, Romeo and Juliet, from its first quarto edition in 1597 to subsequent editions with variations and corrections. Learn about the evolution of this iconic play.
