Juliet's birthday (16/09)

On September 16, the Italian city of Verona celebrates the – birthday of Juliet, the famous Shakespearean heroine of the saddest story in the world.

Although at the time of the events described in the tragedy «Romeo and Juliet» the main character was not yet 14 years old, Verona still receives letters from all lovers addressed to Juliet, asking for advice or parting words in a difficult love situation.

Letters are answered by a girl from the Club di Giulietta, founded in 1972 by Giulio Tamassia. Every year the club receives about 5,000 letters, including by email. No message goes unanswered.

In honor of Juliet Capulet's birthday, festive events are held: performances, festivals, carnivals. On this day, the literary award for professional writers Scrivere per amore is presented, and, of course, film screenings of film adaptations of the sad story take place.



The nurse, in a conversation with Lady Capulet, mentions the birth of her ward on the day of the harvest festival: «Even or odd, of all days in the year, Come Lammas Eve at night shall she be fourteen». What was translated into Russian by Pasternak, as: «And fourteen blowjob for her on Peter’s Day, don’t doubt it, I remember» well. At the same time, the translation of – « Peter's Day» is completely inaccurate; apparently, it was used for an easier understanding of the text.

The text of the tragedy also mentions Easter, which happened in May, which, according to the astronomical calendar, happened in 1302.

Based on these facts, Dr. Giuseppe Viviani established the exact date of birth of Juliet – on September 16, 1284.



Postcard «16 September — Juliet's birthday»

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