Two Gentlemen of Verona
by William Shakespeare

Name: Two Gentlemen of Verona
Brand: William Shakespeare
SKU: 9780141016627
Rating: 3.56 (46 reviews)

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120 minsBritish

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about 'Two Gentlemen of Verona,' often noting it as an uneven early work from Shakespeare. While some appreciate its comedic elements and character interactions, others criticize the portrayal of love and friendship as problematic, particularly regarding the play's resolution. Many find the characters unlikable and the themes shallow, especially in light of modern sensibilities.

Humorous scenes and clever dialoguesInteresting portrayal of friendshipEngaging comedic elementsProblematic ending and character actionsTends to be a shallow love story

Synopsis

Leaving behind both home and beloved, a young man travels to Milan to meet his closest friend.

Once there, however, he falls in love with his friend's new sweetheart and resolves to seduce her.

Love-crazed and desperate, he is soon moved to commit cynical acts of betrayal.

And comic scenes involving a servant and his dog enhance the play's exploration how passion can prove more powerful than even the strongest loyalty owed to a friend.