The Two Noble Kinsmen

John Fletcher William Shakespeare First published 1970

About this book

When Theseus, Duke of Athens, learns that the ruler of Thebes has killed three noble kings he swears to take revenge. But after Athens triumphs over the rival city, Theseus is struck by the bravery of two Theban cousins and orders his surgeons to attend to them. Soon, the cousins' lifelong friendship is threatened, as both become overwhelmed with love for the duke's beautiful sister.

Subjects

athens (greece)
british and irish drama (dramatic works by one author)
drama
early works to 1800
englisch
english drama (tragicomedy)
english literature
general
history
john, king of england, 1167-1216, drama
knights and knighthood
literary collections
literary collections / general
shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretation, history
siblings
spurious and doubtful works