The Two Noble Kinsmen by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | The Two Noble Kinsmen |
| Note | Reading ease score: 91.4 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Summary | "The Two Noble Kinsmen" by William Shakespeare and John Fletcher is a play written in the early 17th century, during the English Renaissance. The narrative centers on the complex relationship between two noble cousins, Palamon and Arcite, who are held captive in Thebes. Their friendship and rivalry intensify as they compete for the love of Emilia, the sister of Hippolyta, setting the stage for themes of loyalty, honor, and love. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the royal setting of Athens, where Theseus is preparing to marry Hippolyta. A trio of grieving queens approaches Theseus, pleading for his help to retrieve the bodies of their husbands, slain in battle against Creon of Thebes. In a parallel narrative, Palamon and Arcite, prisoners of war, broach their desire for freedom, revealing their mutual affection for Emilia. Their ensuing debates reflect their deep-rooted bond as family and friends, yet the tension of love complicates their relationship as they confront questions of rivalry and duty. The opening sets up an exploration of the natural conflict between love and familial loyalty, hinting at the dramatic confrontations to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Knights and knighthood -- Drama |
| Subject | Athens (Greece) |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1506 |
| Release Date | Oct 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 26, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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