Romeo and Juliet: Parallel Texts of the First Two Quartos, 1597-1599 is a book by William Shakespeare, published in 1874. The book contains the full text of the first two quartos of Romeo and Juliet, side by side, making it easy for readers to compare the different versions of the play. The first quarto was published in 1597 and the second in 1599, and they differ in several significant ways. The book also includes an introduction by the editor, providing historical context and analysis of the differences between the two versions. Romeo and Juliet is one of Shakespeare's most famous plays, telling the tragic story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona, Italy. The play is known for its beautiful language, complex characters, and timeless themes of love, fate, and the destructive power of hate. This edition of the play is a valuable resource for scholars, students, and anyone interested in Shakespeare's work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.