| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
Much Ado About Nothing
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1519
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| Summary |
"Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a classic comedic play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings between two couples, Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick, set against the backdrop of intrigue and deception involving their friends and family. The opening of the play introduces Leonato, the governor of Messina, who receives news of the return of Don Pedro and his companions from war. We meet other key characters, including the witty Beatrice who shares a playful rivalry with Benedick. Their banter and the news of Claudio's affection for Hero set the stage for the intertwining storylines. As these romantic relationships unfold, the audience is drawn into a world of humor, miscommunication, and love, foreshadowing the comedic conflicts that will drive the plot. The scene establishes the tone of the play, blending elements of romance and wit, while hinting at the misunderstandings that will challenge the couples throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama
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| Subject |
Historical drama
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2252 |
| Release Date |
Oct 28, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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