The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare
"The Two Gentlemen of Verona" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play that was likely written in the late 16th century. This work explores themes of friendship, love, and betrayal through the lives of two close friends, Valentine and Proteus, who find themselves entangled in romantic dilemmas involving their loves, Julia and Silvia. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Valentine and Proteus, who are discussing love and the
adventures awaiting Valentine in Milan. While Valentine expresses a longing for a life filled with experiences beyond Verona, Proteus reveals his deep affection for Julia, despite being urged to embrace worldly pursuits. Their conversations reveal contrasting views on love; Valentine appears more pragmatic while Proteus is intertwined in the throes of youthful passion. Additionally, Julia, enamored with Proteus, grapples with her own feelings of longing and jealousy, setting the stage for the romantic entanglements and conflicts that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Two Gentlemen of Verona |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Two_Gentlemen_of_Verona |
| Credits | the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 92.5 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Verona (Italy) -- Drama |
| Subject | Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Drama |
| Subject | Exiles -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1509 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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