The enduring legend of Shakespeare’s pair of star-crossed lovers draws millions of visitors to Verona, Italy, each year. But that is just part of the story. Every day, letters, frequently addressed simply, “Juliet, Verona,” arrive in the city. They come by the truckload, in almost every language imaginable, written by romantics seeking Juliet’s counsel. Most of the missives talk of love, of course —love found and love lost, love sought and love remembered. And, amazingly, not one letter goes unanswered.
Letters to Juliet tells the story of these letters and the volunteers who have been writing responses for more than seven decades —volunteers who first acted privately and who are now sanctioned by the city of Verona as part of the Juliet Club . Featuring more than seventy-five heartfelt letters, this poetic book retraces the history behind Shakespeare’s tale and tours the monuments that have fueled the world's enchantment with Juliet and her Romeo.
- ISBN13 9781584799122
- Publish Date 1 May 2010 (first published 1 November 2006)
- Publish Status Active
- Out of Print 8 February 2024
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Stewart, Tabori & Chang Inc
- Format Paperback
- Pages 176
- Language English
- URL https://abramsandchronicle.co.uk/book/9781584799122-letters-to-juliet/