The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1451644655
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 303

Book Description
While the word “gentlemen” suggests that its heroes are adults, The Two Gentlemen of Verona is more intelligible if we think of them as boys, leaving home for the first time. One has a crush on a girl, Julia, though he hasn’t yet told her. Sent to court to learn to be “perfect gentlemen,” Valentine and Proteus are derailed by their attraction to Sylvia, the ruler’s daughter. Valentine’s mental denseness does not deter Sylvia from returning his love, but he is caught, and banished, when he tries to elope with her. Proteus’ desire for Sylvia wipes out his former love, leading him into despicable acts that win scorn from Sylvia and wound Julia, who has pursued him disguised as a boy. When Sylvia follows Valentine into banishment, Proteus follows Sylvia, and Julia follows Proteus, the stage is set for a disturbing ending. But the stage is also set for the “gentlemen” to take small steps toward maturity. The authoritative edition of The Two Gentlemen of Verona from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play’s famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare’s language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library’s vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Jeffrey Masten The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world’s largest collection of Shakespeare’s printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona in Plain and Simple English (A Modern Translation)

Author: BookCaps
Publisher: BookCaps Study Guides
ISBN: 162107207X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 529

Book Description
Friendship, infidelity, love--sound like a Spanish soap opera?! Nope. It's Shakespeare! Of course you probably miss a lot of the humor if you don't understand archaic English. Let BookCaps help! If you have struggled in the past reading Shakespeare, then BookCaps can help you out. This book is a modern translation of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. The original text is also presented in the book, along with a comparable version of both text. We all need refreshers every now and then. Whether you are a student trying to cram for that big final, or someone just trying to understand a book more, BookCaps can help. We are a small, but growing company, and are adding titles every month.

Sonnets

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 1443441554
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 104

Book Description
Among the most enduring poetry of all time, William Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets address such eternal themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time. Written primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, Shakespeare’s sonnets are now recognized as marking the beginning of modern love poetry. The sonnets have been translated into all major written languages and are frequently used at romantic celebrations. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Two Gentlemen of Verona

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Languages : en
Pages : 4

Book Description
St. James Theatre, owned and operated by Jujamcyn Theatres, Samuel H. Schwartz, The New York Shakespeare Festival, produced by Joseph Papp joyfully presents "Two Gentlemen of Verona," a grand new musical, adapted by John Guare & Mel Shapiro, lyrics by John Guare, music by Galt MacDermot, based on the play by William Shakespeare, starring Jonelle Allen, Diana Davilla, Clifton Davis, Raul Julia, Norman Matlock, Alix Elias, Frank O'Brien, Jose Perez, Frederic Warriner, Alvin Lum, and John Bottoms, directed by Mel Shapiro, setting designed by Ming Cho Lee, costumes designed by Theoni V. Aldredge, lighting by Lawrence Metzler, choreography by Jean Erdman, musical supervision by Harold Wheeler, additional musical staging by Dennis Nahat, sound by Jack Shearing, associate producer Bernard Gersten.

The Complete Pelican Shakespeare

Author: William Shakespeare
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 0141000589
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 1810

Book Description
This major new complete edition of Shakespeare's works combines accessibility with the latest scholarship. Each play and collection of poems is preceded by a substantial introduction that looks at textual and literary-historical issues. The texts themselves have been scrupulously edited and are accompanied by same-page notes and glossaries. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the book to ensure that this first new edition of the twenty-first century is both attractive and approachable.

Two Gentlemen of Verona

Author: June Schlueter
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 081531020X
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 318

Book Description
First published in 1996. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

The Cambridge Shakespeare Guide

Author: Emma Smith
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 0521195233
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 259

Book Description
An indispensable reference tool for Shakespeare students and enthusiasts, this compact guide provides authoritative summaries of each of Shakespeare's works.

The Master of Verona

Author: David Blixt
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780312361440
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 600

Book Description
In 1314, seventeen year old Pietro Alighieri travels to Verona with his father, the infamous poet Dante, at the invitation of its leader, the legendary Francesco “Cangrande” della Scala. A sneak attack from Padua leads Pietro into his first battle, fighting alongside the charismatic Cangrande, and into a tight friendship with Mariotto Montecchio and Antonio Capulletto. Behind the scenes, repeated attempts are made against the life of a child believed to be Cangrande’s illegitimate son and possible heir. Pietro is drawn into the web of intrigue around the child and the tension building between Mariotto and Antonio over a woman betrothed to one and in love with the other – a situation that will sever a friendship, divide a city, and ultimately lead to the events of the best known tragic romance in the world. Inspired by the plays of Shakespeare, the poetry of Dante, and the events of history, The Master of Verona is a compelling novel of politics, loyalty, conspiracy and star-crossed romance.

Shakespeare After All

Author: Marjorie Garber
Publisher: Anchor
ISBN: 0307490815
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 1010

Book Description
A brilliant and companionable tour through all thirty-eight plays, Shakespeare After All is the perfect introduction to the bard by one of the country’s foremost authorities on his life and work. Drawing on her hugely popular lecture courses at Yale and Harvard over the past thirty years, Marjorie Garber offers passionate and revealing readings of the plays in chronological sequence, from The Two Gentlemen of Verona to The Two Noble Kinsmen. Supremely readable and engaging, and complete with a comprehensive introduction to Shakespeare’s life and times and an extensive bibliography, this magisterial work is an ever-replenishing fount of insight on the most celebrated writer of all time.

Choice Short Stories

Author: T. Sivasankaran
Publisher: Allied Publishers
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
This book is a selection of stories authored by great masters of prose, which include Mark Twain, W. Somerset Maugham, Will F. Jenkins, A.J. Cronin, R.K. Narayan, Rabindranath Tagore, Prem Chand, Prabhat Kumar Mukhopadhyay and Chaman Nahal.