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Title: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Summary: "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The story revolves around the themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, focusing on two young men, Valentine and Protheus, and their romantic pursuits. As one seeks honor and success, the other finds himself torn between love for his long-time girlfriend, Julia, and the beauty of another, Silvia. The opening of the play introduces Valentine and Protheus as they discuss their divergent attitudes towards love and travel. Valentine expresses a desire to explore the world while Protheus, besotted with Julia, is reluctant to leave his home. Their camaraderie is displayed through witty dialogue. Subsequently, Protheus is revealed to be in love with Julia, while Valentine plans to travel to Milan, igniting a series of events that will test their friendship. The interactions set the stage for the conflicts of loyalty and treachery that arise as both men grapple with their emotions and the consequences of their choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1108

Published: Nov 1, 1997

Downloads: 213

Language: English

Subject: Comedy plays

Subject: Verona (Italy) -- Drama

Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama

Subject: Exiles -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Note: The First Folio, 1623

Summary: "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The story revolves around the themes of love, friendship, and betrayal, focusing on two young men, Valentine and Protheus, and their romantic pursuits. As one seeks honor and success, the other finds himself torn between love for his long-time girlfriend, Julia, and the beauty of another, Silvia. The opening of the play introduces Valentine and Protheus as they discuss their divergent attitudes towards love and travel. Valentine expresses a desire to explore the world while Protheus, besotted with Julia, is reluctant to leave his home. Their camaraderie is displayed through witty dialogue. Subsequently, Protheus is revealed to be in love with Julia, while Valentine plans to travel to Milan, igniting a series of events that will test their friendship. The interactions set the stage for the conflicts of loyalty and treachery that arise as both men grapple with their emotions and the consequences of their choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 1108

Published: Nov 1, 1997

Downloads: 213

Language: English

Subject: Comedy plays

Subject: Verona (Italy) -- Drama

Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama

Subject: Exiles -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.