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.

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In which year was Romeo and Juliet first published?

1597

What was the interval between the first and second publications of Romeo and Juliet?

2 years

How many years after the first publication was Romeo and Juliet published again?

Two years

In which century was Romeo and Juliet first published?

<p>16th century</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many times was Romeo and Juliet published in the 17th century?

<p>Four times</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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.