The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

The Two Gentlemen of Verona

William Shakespeare with Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine

245 pages • first pub 1594 (editions)

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Thought to be Shakespeare's earliest surviving play, The Two Gentlemen of Verona is a comedy filled with passionate lovers, women disguised as men, sword fights and sudden revelations, and a happy denouement, all underscored by a farcical subplot ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,638 reviews

Moods

funny 70%
lighthearted 55%
adventurous 24%
challenging 23%
reflective 15%
emotional 9%
dark 8%
tense 6%
hopeful 4%
relaxing 3%
sad 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 48%
fast 45%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 34% | Plot: 32% | A mix: 32% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 78% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.17

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