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Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

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Two young lovers in Verona defy their warring families — and pay the ultimate price.

Content Warnings
death of loved oneviolence/gore

Description

A graphic novel adaptation of William Shakespeare's play about two young lovers in Verona, whose families are enemies.

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