Romeo and Juliet Explained
A modern day English summary of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet.By Hugo Eldridge
Length38m
About this audiobook
Most people have heard of Romeo and Juliet. Far fewer actually know what happens in it.
They know it's a love story. They know it ends badly. But the details get fuzzy fast.
This guide tells you the whole story in plain terms. Who everyone is, what they want, and how it all falls apart.
Read it before you tackle the play and you'll actually know what's going on. Read it after and a lot of things will suddenly click. Or read it because you're just curious about one of the most famous stories ever told and want someone to explain it properly.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 26, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Setting
5Act 4
2Act 1
6Act 5
3Act 2
7Conclusion
4Act 3
Series
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