Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | Much Ado about Nothing |
| Note | Reading ease score: 92.3 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1519 |
| Summary | "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play likely written in the late 16th century. The story intertwines the lives of several characters, including the witty Beatrice and Benedick, who engage in a "merry war" of words, alongside the romantic pursuits of Claudio and Hero, as they navigate love, misunderstandings, and deception against a backdrop of friendship and rivalry. The opening of the play introduces the setting of Messina, where Leonato, the governor, awaits the arrival of Don Pedro and his entourage after a victorious campaign. The dialogue quickly establishes the dynamic between Beatrice and Benedick, hinting at their mutual disdain which masks deeper feelings. Claudio expresses his affection for Hero, Leonato's daughter, while the groundwork for future complications in love and fidelity is cleverly laid. The characters' conversations reveal both light-hearted banter and serious undertones, hinting at the conflicts that will arise as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | Rejection (Psychology) -- Drama |
| Subject | Conspiracies -- Drama |
| Subject | Courtship -- Drama |
| Subject | Messina (Italy) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1783 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 62 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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