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Zusatztext “A remarkable edition! one that makes Shakespeare’s extraordinary accomplishment more vivid than ever.”—James Shapiro! professor! Columbia University! bestselling author of A Year in the Life of Shakespeare: 1599 “A feast of literary and historical information.” —The Wall Street Journal Informationen zum Autor William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Jonathan Bate is a professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance literature at the University of Warwick. Widely known as a critic, award-winning biographer, and broadcaster, Bate is the author of several books on Shakespeare. He is also the principal editor of the Modern Library's and Royal Shakespeare Company's highly acclaimed William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Eric Rasmussen , a professor of English at the University of Nevada, is one of today's leading textual experts on Shakespeare. Klappentext ""They do not love that do not show their love."" --Two Gentlemen of Verona " " Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of the classic comedy of courtship and delicious rivalry. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: - an original Introduction to "Two Gentlemen of Verona" - incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work - commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors! actors! and designers - photographs of key RSC productions - an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students! theater professionals! and general readers! these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century. Chapter 1 Act 1 Scene 1 running scene 1 Enter Valentine [and] Proteus VALENTINE Cease to persuade, my loving Proteus: Home-keeping youth have ever homely wits. Were´t not affection chains thy tender days To the sweet glances of thy honoured love, I rather would entreat thy company To see the wonders of the world abroad, Than - living dully sluggardized at home - Wear out thy youth with shapeless idleness. But since thou lov´st, love still, and thrive therein, Even as I would, when I to love begin. PROTEUS Wilt thou be gone? Sweet Valentine, adieu. Think on thy Proteus, when thou haply see´st Some rare noteworthy object in thy travel. Wish me partaker in thy happiness When thou dost meet good hap: and in thy danger - If ever danger do environ thee - Commend thy grievance to my holy prayers, For I will be thy beadsman, Valentine. VALENTINE And on a love-book pray for my success? PROTEUS Upon some book I love, I´ll pray for thee. VALENTINE That´s on some shallow story of deep love: How young Leander crossed the Hellespont. PROTEUS That´s a deep story, of a deeper love, For he was more than over-shoes in love. VALENTINE ´Tis true: for you are over-boots in love, And yet you never swam the Hellespont. PROTEUS Over the boots? Nay, give me not the boots. VALENTINE No, I will not, for it boots thee not. PROTEUS What? VALENTINE To be in love, where scorn is bought with groans: Coy looks with heart-sore sighs, one fading moment´s mirth, With twenty watchful, weary, tedi...
