Romeo and Juliet is a timeless tragedy written by William Shakespeare that tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families in Verona. Their passionate romance ultimately leads to a series of misunderstandings and tragic events, highlighting the themes of love, fate, and conflict. The play begins with a chance encounter at a party, where Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet fall deeply in love. Despite their families' bitter rivalry, they secretly marry. However, a series of unfortunate events culminates in their untimely deaths, which finally reconciles their families, underscoring the senselessness of their feud.