The Two Noble Kinsmen

Shakespeare & Fletcher · c. 1613 CE · Play · English · Renaissance

Palamon and Arcite, cousins and sworn friends taken prisoner in the war against Thebes, see Emilia from their cell window and are enemies by the end of the scene. Released on different terms, both circle back to Athens in disguise to fight for her, and the duke sets the terms of the contest. The gods answer every prayer with a trick.

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• adapts ↑ The Canterbury Tales
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