The Two Gentlemen Of Verona

Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeares first comedyand probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doublingcross dr... » 

Two Gentlemen of Verona is commonly agreed to be Shakespeares first comedyand probably his first play. A comedy built around the confusions of doublingcross dressing and identity it is also a play about the ideal of malefriendship and what happens to those friendships when men fall in love. WilliamCarrolls engaging Introduction focuses on the traditions and sources thatstand behind the play and explores Shakespeares unique and bold treatment ofthem. Special attention is given to the strong female figure of Julia and thecontroversial final scene. «