William Shakespeare, Russell Jackson (Editor, Introduction)
The Two Gentlemen of Verona (Penguin Shakespeare)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396422
- author:
- William Shakespeare, Russell Jackson (Editor, Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 13 x 1.5 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy of love that explores the conflict between friendship and romance. This Penguin Shakespeare edition features a young man who travels to Milan to meet his closest friend, only to find himself torn between loyalty and desire.
As he navigates the complexities of love and friendship, he is forced to confront the darker side of passion and the power it holds over even the strongest bonds. With its exploration of the human heart, this play is a thought-provoking and engaging read.
This edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction to the play, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, and an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.