The Two Gentlemen of Verona

by William Shakespeare, Edith Nesbit Narrated by Josh Verbae

Overview

Valentine is preparing to leave Verona for Milan so as to broaden his horizons. He begs his best friend, Proteus, to come with him, but Proteus is in love with Julia, and refuses to leave. The play deals with the themes of friendship and infidelity, the conflict between friendship and love, and the foolish behaviour of people in love. This edition of The Two Gentlemen of Verona is an adaptation of Shakespeare's eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare's work. Read in English, unabdridged.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

A remarkable edition, one that makes Shakespeare’s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.”—James Shapiro, professor, Columbia University, bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599
 
“A feast of literary and historical information.”—The Wall Street Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171537623
Publisher:	Interactive Media
Publication date:	11/24/2018
Series:	Shakespeare Stories
Edition description:	Unabridged

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