All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title All's Well That Ends Well
Note Reading ease score: 90.9 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All%27s_Well_That_Ends_Well
Credits the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
Summary "All's Well That Ends Well" by William Shakespeare is a play from the early 17th century that explores themes of love, honor, and deception. The story follows Helena, a resourceful young woman who harbors deep feelings for Bertram, the Count of Rossillon. Through clever schemes and a determination to win his love, Helena navigates the challenges presented by their social status and Bertram's initial disdain, setting the stage for a complex romantic journey. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the characters and their circumstances. Helena learns that her father’s medical skills could potentially save the ailing King of France, prompting her to seek a way to help him. Bertram is grieving the loss of his father and preparing to leave for war, while the Countess of Rossillon expresses her concern for both her son and Helena, who she regards as a daughter. The opening scenes establish the relationships and tensions, foreshadowing Helena's bold decision to intervene in the king's illness and her intent to win Bertram’s love through a clever series of actions that highlight both her determination and the societal constraints of their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Married women -- Drama
Subject Runaway husbands -- Drama
Subject Florence (Italy) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1529
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 12, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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