The Two Gentleman of Verona

The Two Gentlemen of Verona is one of the Shakespeares classic romantic plays and considered by some scholars to possibly be the playwrights first play. It is the story of two young gentlemen from Verona Valentine and Proteus who travel to Milan so that they may learn to be perfect gentlemen. Valentine is eager to begin this new adventure but Proteus is reluctant to go as he has fallen in love with the beautiful Julia and she returns his devotion. However Proteuss father forces him to leave and he pledges his love to Julia before they part. In Milan both Valentine and Proteus fall in love with the Dukes daughter Silvia and Proteus is quick to forget Julia. She has not forgotten about Proteus and disguises herself as a boy so that she may follow him to Milan. Silvia does not return Proteuss regard and has herself fallen in love with Valentine though her father does not approve of the match. Much confusion and comical misadventures ensue before each of the gentlemen end up with the right lady and all misunderstandings are resolved. This enduring classic by the Bard is a tale of love romance happy endings and the importance of friendship. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper is annotated by Henry N. Hudson and includes an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.