The play follows the story of two friends, Valentine and Proteus, who are in love with the same woman, Silvia. When Valentine leaves for Milan to pursue his fortune, Proteus stays behind and weds Silvia. However, when Valentine returns, he finds that Proteus has betrayed him and won Silvia's hand in marriage. The play explores themes of love, loyalty, and deception.
By William Shakespeare · First published 1594 · Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance · 20 chapters