The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Two Gentlemen of Verona
Note Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Gentlemen_of_Verona
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Summary "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play that was likely written in the late 16th century. This work explores themes of friendship, love, and betrayal through the lives of two close friends, Valentine and Proteus, who find themselves entangled in romantic dilemmas involving their loves, Julia and Silvia. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Valentine and Proteus, who are discussing love and the adventures awaiting Valentine in Milan. While Valentine expresses a longing for a life filled with experiences beyond Verona, Proteus reveals his deep affection for Julia, despite being urged to embrace worldly pursuits. Their conversations reveal contrasting views on love; Valentine appears more pragmatic while Proteus is intertwined in the throes of youthful passion. Additionally, Julia, enamored with Proteus, grapples with her own feelings of longing and jealousy, setting the stage for the romantic entanglements and conflicts that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Verona (Italy) -- Drama
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama
Subject Exiles -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1509
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 8, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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