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It is public domain since in his time period copyright wasn't made yet, and even if it had been, the copyright would have long since expired.
As with all public domain works, it's important to understand that this strictly speaking applies only to the original text. An annotated or translated version is subject to copyright as if it were a new document.
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Is Romeo and Juliet copyrighted?
No. There was no copyright law comparable to ours in Shakespeare's day. However, the introduction, preface, notes and so on which are probably printed with your copy of the play likely are copyright, since they are modern.
What is the copyright date of Romeo and Juliet?
The play itself was published in 1597 and is therefore in the public domain. Specific editions, performances, adaptations, films, etc. may have their own protections.
Who was stabbed at the public square in romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio was stabbed at the public square in "Romeo and Juliet."
Which character was stabbed at the public square in romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio
Which Hollywood film has the same part in it as Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo and Juliet (1935), Romeo & Juliet (1968) and Romeo+Juliet (1996).
When a fight develops who kills whom?
Romeo and Juliet
Who are the main characters in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare?
Romeo and Juliet
Who is the main character in Romeo and Juliet. Is it romeo or Juliet?
juliet
What did Romeo own in Romeo and Juliet?
After Romeo and Juliet married Romeo owned Juliet and everything she owed as well.
Who comes to the public square looking for a fight with romeo?
Tybalt in Act 3 Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet.
Why did William Shakespeare copyright Romeo And Juliett?
The notion of "copyright" didn't exist until probably at the earliest the Licensing of the Press Act of 1662, so Romeo and Juliet was not copyrighted. Even if it had been, it would certainly be out of copyright now; Disney wasn't around to lobby Congress to keep extending copyright protection back then.
Who was Romeo's family in Romeo and Juliet?
Romeo was a Montague, Juliet was a Capulet.
