Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1509 |
| Summary | "Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a comedy likely written in the late 16th century. It centers on themes of friendship, love, and betrayal, primarily focusing on two young men, Valentine and Proteus, and their complicated relationships with their loves, Silvia and Julia. The play explores the dynamics of loyalty and romance amidst the trials and adventures faced by the characters. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Valentine and Proteus, two close friends who are about to embark on different paths. Valentine is set to travel to Milan, hoping to find fortune and success, while Proteus is hesitant about leaving the comforts of home, being deeply in love with Julia. Their banter reveals their contrasting perspectives on love and adventure. Meanwhile, Julia exhibits her own affection for Proteus but keeps it hidden from him initially. The opening scenes efficiently set the stage for the ensuing drama, highlighting the interplay of love, ambition, and the bonds of friendship that will unfold throughout the narrative. (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. | 1773 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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