The Two Noble Kinsmen

By John Fletcher, William Shakespeare

Subjects: Siblings, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / General, Englisch, General, British and irish drama (dramatic works by one author), John, king of england, 1167-1216, drama, Spurious and doubtful works, Early works to 1800, English drama (Tragicomedy), Drama, English literature, LITERARY COLLECTIONS, Shakespeare, william, 1564-1616, criticism and interpretation, history, Knights and knighthood

Description: 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.