Les Deux Gentilshommes de Vérone by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Uniform Title The two gentlemen of Verona. French
Title Les Deux Gentilshommes de Vérone
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Summary "Les Deux Gentilshommes de Vérone" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written in the late 16th century. This play involves themes of love, friendship, and the complexities of human relationships as it follows the lives of two young gentlemen, Valentine and Proteus, who find themselves entangled in romantic pursuits and rivalries. The story introduces characters such as Julia and Silvia, representing the struggles and follies of love as they navigate their connections with each other. At the start of the play, we meet Valentine and Proteus, who are close friends in Verona. Valentine expresses his desire to leave his hometown for adventures in Milan, while Proteus is reluctant to leave his love, Julia. Their dialogue humorously explores the naiveté and intensity of young love. As the act progresses, we see Julia grappling with her feelings for Proteus, who is soon to leave. The opening lays the groundwork for the ensuing conflict, as both friends are drawn into a web of love's complexities, showcasing Shakespeare's talent for blending humor and pathos in romantic entanglements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
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. 16710
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 12, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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