Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-156). "The version of 'The Two Gentlemen of Verona' and the corresponding footnotes that appear in this volume were originally published in 'William Shakespeare: Complete Works, ' edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, published in 2007 by Modern Library, an imprint of The Random House Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc."--Title page verso.
Contents:
Introduction. Origins ; Debates ; Lovers -- About the text -- Key facts -- The Two Gentlemen of Verona -- Textual notes -- Scene-by-scene analysis -- "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" in performance: The RSC and beyond. Four centuries of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" : an overview ; At the RSC ; The director's cut : interviews with David Thacker and Edward Hall -- Shakespeare's career in the theater. Beginnings ; Playhouses ; The ensembles at work ; The king's man -- Shakespeare's works : a chronology.
Summary:
Presents one of Shakespeare's comedies, in which the friendship between Valentine and Proteus becomes strained when they both fall in love with the same woman. This volume includes the full text of the play, plus an introduction to the play, a scene-by-scene analysis, commentary on past and current productions, photographs of key RSC productions, and an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays.
Series:
The RSC Shakespeare. Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616. Works. 2008. Modern Library.
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