No. Romeo and Juliet was written before the novel came into being in Europe. Also, it was written as a play, one intended to be performed. Romeo and Juliet was written sometime in the end of the sixteenth century, probably around 1595. read more
Romeo and Juliet is sometimes considered to have no unifying theme, save that of young love. Romeo and Juliet have become emblematic of young lovers and doomed love. Since it is such an obvious subject of the play, several scholars have explored the language and historical context behind the romance of the play. read more