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Two Gentlemen of Verona (No Fear Shakespeare)

No Fear Shakespeare Side-by-Side Plain English
By SparkNotes and William Shakespeare
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Two Gentlemen of Verona (No Fear Shakespeare) is a tale of friendship, love, and misguided intentions set between Verona and Milan. The story follows two friends, Valentine and Proteus, who find themselves entangled in a web of romance and deception when they both fall for the same woman, Silvia. As their loyalties are tested, the play explores themes of loyalty, infidelity, and the complexity of human emotions. This edition provides a modern English translation alongside the original text, making the classic accessible to contemporary readers.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate classic Shakespearean tales updated with modern language for easier understanding. Featuring themes of love, friendship, and mistaken identities, it provides a fresh take on a timeless story, making it accessible for both new readers and long-time fans of Shakespeare.

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Discover the play that may have been Shakespeare's first. Proteus is in love with the coy Julia-but when he travels to Verona and meets Silvia, the object of his best friend Valentine's passion, Proteus instantly desires her, too. It isn't long before Proteus betrays Valentine in hopes of winning Silvia. But meanwhile Julia has her own plans to get involved . . .

Read Shakespeare's texts - and understand every word!. Features a line-by-line modernization and helpful commentary. Also contains the complete text of the original work.

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No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of Two Gentlemen of Verona on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right. 

Each No Fear Shakespeare contains:

  • The complete text of the original play
  • A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language
  • A complete list of characters with descriptions
  • Plenty of helpful commentary.

Discover the play that may have been Shakespeare's first. Proteus is in love with the coy Julia - but when he travels to Verona and meets Silvia, the object of his best friend Valentine's passion, Proteus instantly desires her, too. It isn't long before Proteus betrays Valentine in hopes of winning Silvia. But meanwhile Julia has her own plans to get involved in this complicated love triangle . . .

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781454928072

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: SparkNotes

Audience: General / adult, Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 188.0mm

Weight: 220g

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Arts & Culture Children’s, Teenage and Educational Classic Poetry Education & Reference Non-Fiction SparkNotes William Shakespeare

About the Author

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet.

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