Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Editor Clark, William George, 1821-1878
Editor Glover, John, librarian of Trinity College, Cambridge
Title Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
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Summary "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. (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. 23043
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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