Romeo & Juliet

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erhaps the most famous image of female beauty, Romeo’s description of his Juliet as the brightest of stars, the sun, reminds us that women are at the heart of any galaxy.

First published in 1 5 9 7 , in the early days of the Copernican Revolution, Romeo & Juliet is the ultimate celebration of femininity.

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sh e d ot h t e ach the torches to burn bright!

It seems she hangs upon the cheek of night Like a rich jewel in an Ethiope’s ear; Beauty too rich for use, for earth too dear!

So shows a snowy dove trooping with crows, As yonder lady o’er her fellows shows.

The measure done, I'll watch her place of stand, And, touching hers, make blessed my rude hand.

Did my heart love till now? forswear it, sight!

For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night.

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