Were Romeo and Juliet real or were they imaginary?

Short answer, NO. Romeo and Juliet were not real people. Shakespeare's play is based on an Italian novel. The novel was influenced by older stories, legends, and myths. Now, is it possible that these stories, legends, and myths are based, at least in part, or influenced by the lives of real people? Sure, it's possible. read more

It’s not known as to whether or not Romeo & Juliet were real, however, their families, the Montagues & the Capulets were real, & they did zealously fight on the streets of Verona. During that particular era, the Papacy & the Italian Emperors were at odds as to who should have Supreme Power in all of Italy. read more

Yesterday, a young lady on facebook asked me why there wasn't anything about Romeo and Juliet on my page. So, here is a version of Romeo and Juliet you probably have never heard before. Romeo and Juliet is believed to have been written by Shakespeare around 1594 - 1596. read more