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Mentioned in 13 episodes

Romeo and Juliet

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William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet, written by William Shakespeare, is a tragic play that tells the story of two young lovers, Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet, who fall in love despite the long-standing feud between their families.

The play explores themes of love, hate, fate, and the destructive nature of the families' vendetta.

After secretly marrying, the lovers face numerous challenges, including the death of Romeo's friend Mercutio and his subsequent banishment.

A failed plan to reunite the lovers leads to their tragic deaths, ultimately bringing peace between their families.

The play is renowned for its poetic language, passionate romance, and violent conflict, making it one of the world's most beloved and enduring stories.

Mentioned by

Betsy Levy Paluck

Andrew Petiprin

Michael Patrick Thornton

Vinson Cunningham

Mentioned in 13 episodes

Mentioned by

Kevin Spacey

when discussing tragedy and lack of information.

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Mentioned by

Tim Mackie

as an example of escalating family feuds.

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Mentioned by

Misha Saul

and

Tyler Cowen

in a discussion about the uniqueness of Shakespeare and the reasons why there hasn't been another writer of his caliber.

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Mentioned by

Toby Howell

as part of a list of commonly assigned books in middle and high school English classes.

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Mentioned by James Shapiro in relation to marriage markets in Elizabethan times.

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Mentioned by

Betsy Levy Paluck

in the context of a radio soap opera used in her research in Rwanda.

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Mentioned by James Shapiro when discussing Shakespeare's portrayal of marriage markets in Romeo and Juliet.

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Mentioned during a discussion of movies to recommend to Gen Z.

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Mentioned in the context of discussing Shakespeare's plays and their generic characteristics.

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Mentioned by

Tom Lehmann

as an example of a three-act narrative structure.

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Mentioned by

Sana Saeed

as a favorite author and playwright.

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Mentioned by

Melvyn Bragg

as a tragedy written in the early 1590s after a series of histories and comedies.

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Mentioned by

Betsy Potash

as a potential subject for a mock trial project, with the priest on trial for Romeo and Juliet's deaths.

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Mentioned by

Michael Patrick Thornton

when discussing a play he performed in a Chicago theater company.

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Mentioned as a play with high ticket prices, starring Tom Holland and Francesca Amawood Rivers.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Petiprin

and

Joseph Pearce

as a significant author whose works offer profound insights into human nature and Catholic perspectives.

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Mentioned by

Steve Hatherly

in the context of a modern adaptation of a classic.

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Mentioned by

Nick Wakeman

as a source of inspiration for her designs.

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Mentioned by

Stevie Martin

as a point of discussion for the dream meal guest list.

Mentioned by

Vinson Cunningham

when describing

Sam Gold

’s new Broadway production.

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