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Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1773
Published: Jun 1, 1999
Downloads: 104
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: Two Gentlemen of Verona
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.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 82.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1773
Published: Jun 1, 1999
Downloads: 104
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.