The Two Gentlemen of Verona, E.A. Copen
The Two Gentlemen of Verona, E.A. Copen
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The Two Gentlemen of Verona

Author: E.A. Copen, William Shakespeare, Pierre Arthur Laure, Tom Wheelwright, Robert T. Kiyosaki

Narrator: Michael Maloney, Damian Lewis, a full cast

Unabridged: 1 hr 59 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Arkangel

Published: 02/15/2006

Categories: Fiction, Drama


Synopsis

Proteus loves Julia in Verona, Valentine loves Silvia in Milan. But when Proteus meets Silvia, he falls for her too, and the heartbroken Julia sets out in pursuit. This delightful and sometimes disquieting early comedy of love lost and found offers lyrical poetry, disguise, clowning, outlaws, and a most unreliable dog. Proteus is played by Michael Maloney and Valentine by Damian Lewis. Silvia is Saskia Wickham, Julia is Lucy Robinson, and John Woodvine plays Launce.

About E.A. Copen

E.A. Copen has been a film-school dropout, a professional puppeteer, and a retail rebel, all of which allowed her to develop a cynical sense of humor. An unapologetic nerd and occasional enjoyer of comic books and anime, she now writes inclusive action-oriented urban fantasy, horror, and science fiction. When not writing, she enjoys cooking and watching everything but romantic comedies. She currently resides in southern Kentucky.

About William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (April 26, 1564 (baptised) - April 23, 1616) was an English poet, playwright and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the Bard of Avon. His extant works, including collaborations, consist of approximately 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

About Robert T. Kiyosaki

Garrett Sutton is an attorney, best selling author and one of Robert Kiyosak's Rich Dad Advisors. A clear and engaging writer, Garrett demystifies legal topics and presents them in a very understandable and accessible manner. He has over thirty years experience in assisting individuals and businesses to limit their liability, protect their assets, implement advantageous corporate structures and advance their financial goals.Garrett is the author of Start Your Own Corporation, Writing Winning Business Plans, Buying and Selling a Business and The ABC's of Getting Our of Debt among other titles.About Rich Dad AdvisorsThe Rich Dad Advisor series is the comprehensive, 'how-to' companion series to Robert Kiyosaki's international blockbuster Rich Dad Poor Dad which is recognized as the #1 Personal Finance book of all time. The Rich Dad Advisor series, which has sold over 2 million copies globally, are timely and accessible books written by legal, tax, and business experts selected by Kiyosaki as his Advisors.

About Michael Maloney

Michael Maloney is an actor who has appeared in numerous television productions, including as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet and Prince Hal in Henry IV, parts 1 and 2, for which he won Best Actor/Best Supporting Actor awards. His theater credits include Sleuth, Peer Gynt, and All My Sons, and his film credits include The Young Victoria and Notes on a Scandal. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, earning seven AudioFile Earphones Awards.

About Damian Lewis

Damian Lewis, OBE, is a British actor and producer best known for his role as Sergeant Nicholas Brody in the hit television series Homeland, for which he won both a Golden Globe and an Emmy. He has become one of this generation’s most respected and sought-after actors.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kat

one star for each gent......more

Goodreads review by Barry

There is literally a whole monologue in which a guy complains about his dog pissing on everything.......more

Goodreads review by Bill

Early in Two Gentlemen of Verona, a character refers to a "shallow tale of deep love," but the play he himself inhabits is something worse, at least where the affection of these two gentlemen are concerned: it is a shallow tale of shallow love. Proteus shifts his love from one woman to another as qu......more

Goodreads review by Michael

Allegedly, Shakespeare’s first play, Two Gentleman of Verona is a farcical love story complete with a cross-dressing lover, à loquacious dog owner, and many humorous scenes. One must look past the two anti-Semitic references and the misogyny of the story and deign to appreciate the clever dialogues.......more


Quotes

“Shakespeare’s first comic romance is interesting more for what it shows about the Bard's developing skills and the coining of the phrase ‘love is blind’ than for its quality. Nonetheless, it manages to hold the stage even today, as illustrated by this well-acted and tastefully produced audio version.…The production excels in spirit, poetry, and clarity.” AudioFile