Author: SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM (AUTHOR) / YOUNG, KARL (EDITOR) Title: Two Gentlemen of Verona : The Yale Shakespeare: The Yale Shakespeare Series
Description: Yale / Oxford University Press, 1924. First Edition: First Printing. Hard Cover. 105 pages: 4.5 x 7 in.: 0.8: Vol. 36: KB#010002: No Jacket as Issued. Scarce, Out Of Print, Book. Spine was lightly faded but has been redyed to match dark blue boards. Boards and pages are clean, unmarked, bright, tightly bound and sharp cornered. Boards are blue cloth with gilt lettering on front and spine. If interested, I have many additional volumes available in this Yale Shakespeare Series. "Two close friends, Proteus and Valentine, are divided when Valentine is sent to the Duke's court in Milan. Proteus later follows, leaving behind his loyal beloved, Julia, and he and Valentine both fall in love with the Duke's daughter, Silvia. Valentine proves himself brave and honourable, while Proteus is underhand and deceitful - and eventually attempts to rape Silvia. Julia follows her betrothed to Milan, disguised as a boy, Sebastian, who becomes Proteus' page. Eventually Proteus sees the error of his ways and returns to Julia, while Valentine marries Silvia.". Very Good with No Dust Jacket as issued .
Keywords: Plays Shakespeare Novels Stage Fiction: : Historical: : General
Price: US$ 17.00 Seller: Keener Books & Collectibles
- Book number: 010002