Bibliograph

The two gentlemen of Verona, William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Type

Label

The two gentlemen of Verona, William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 152-156)

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

dramas

Main title

The two gentlemen of Verona

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

694394326

Responsibility statement

William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate

Series statement

The RSC Shakespeare

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

Table Of 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

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