Two Gentlemen of Verona
About this book
"Professor Schlueter approaches this early comedy as a parody of two types of Renaissance educational fiction: the love-quest story and the test-of-friendship story, which by their combination show high-flown human ideals as incompatible with each other and with human nature. A thoroughly researched, illustrated stage history reveals changing conceptions of the play, which nevertheless often fail to come to terms with its subversive impetus. Since the first known production at David Garrick's Drury Lane Theatre, it has tempted major directors and actors, including John Philip Kemble, William Charles Macready and Charles Kean, who established a tradition of understanding which cast its shadow even on such modern productions as Denis Carey's famous staging for the Bristol Old Vic and Robin Phillips's for the Royal Shakespeare Company. This updated edition includes a new introductory section by Lucy Munro on recent stage and critical interpretations, bringing the performance history completely up to date"--
Reader Profile
3.4/5 · 17851 readers · 160 pages · ≈ 2 h 58 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Two Gentlemen of Verona?
About ≈ 2 h 58 m — 160 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Two Gentlemen of Verona?
160 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Two Gentlemen of Verona?
It sits on the Drama, Fiction shelves.
Is Two Gentlemen of Verona in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Two Gentlemen of Verona?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616).
Where does Two Gentlemen of Verona take place?
It is set in Verona (Italy), Italy, Verona.
Who wrote Two Gentlemen of Verona?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Two Gentlemen of Verona online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library