Romeo
Romeo, son of the Montagues who is the ardent, poetic protagonist in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Romeo’s lovesick speech at Juliet’s balcony is a classic of love literature.
Citation Information
Article Title:
Romeo
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher:
Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
13 September 2020
Access Date:
February 22, 2025