Two Gentlemen of Verona: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]: Play Guide and Free Edition
Two Gentlemen of Verona: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Two Gentlemen of Verona: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the late 16th century. The work centers around themes of love, friendship, and betrayal as it follows two companions, Valentine and Proteus, who experience complicated romantic entanglements with two women, Silvia and Julia. The play delves into the nature of love and loyalty, exploring how easily they can be tested. The opening of the play introduces the friendship between Valentine and Proteus, set in Verona, as Valentine prepares to leave for Milan. They engage in witty banter about love, with Proteus expressing a deep passion for Julia, while Valentine speaks of the joys and sorrows of love. Meanwhile, Julia, who is in love with Proteus, contemplates her feelings and the societal constraints that affect her choices. The stage is set for a complex exploration of love's challenges, foreshadowed by Proteus’s impending journey, which will lead to significant conflicts and revelations as the story unfolds.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Comedy plays
- Exiles -- Drama
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama
- Verona (Italy) -- Drama
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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