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The Two Gentlemen of Verona
The Arkangel Shakespeare Collection (Related to this series)
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Publisher
- Arkangel
- Publish Date
- 15 February 2006
- Run Time
- 1 hour 59 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit.
This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog.
Proteus is played by Michael Maloney and Valentine by Damian Lewis. Silvia is Saskia Wickham, Julia is Lucy Robinson, and John Woodvine plays Launce.
Critics Review
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“Shakespeare’s first comic romance is interesting more for what it shows about the Bard's developing skills and the coining of the phrase ‘love is blind’ than for its quality. Nonetheless, it manages to hold the stage even today, as illustrated by this well-acted and tastefully produced audio version.…The production excels in spirit, poetry, and clarity.”
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Details
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Narrator
- Michael Maloney, Damian Lewis, a full cast
- Duration
- 1 hour 59 minutes
- Release Date
- 15 February 2006
- ISBN
- 9781572709089
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Arkangel
- Genre
- Classic and pre-20th century plays, Classic and pre-20th century plays
Synopsis
Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit. This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog. Proteus is played by Michael Maloney and Valentine by Damian Lewis. Silvia is Saskia Wickham, Julia is Lucy Robinson, and John Woodvine plays Launce.
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