"Romeo and Juliet" is a tragic play written by William Shakespeare. It tells the story of two young lovers from feuding families, the Montagues and the Capulets, in the city of Verona. Romeo, a Montague, and Juliet, a Capulet, fall deeply in love despite their families' hatred for each other. They secretly marry but are unable to escape the cycle of violence and vendetta between their families. Tragic misunderstandings, miscommunications, and a series of unfortunate events lead to their untimely deaths. The play explores themes of love, fate, feuds, and the destructive power of intolerance.