Tout est bien qui finit bien by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Guizot, François, 1787-1874
Uniform Title All's well that ends well. French
Title Tout est bien qui finit bien
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/All%27s_Well_That_Ends_Well Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tout_est_bien_qui_finit_bien
Note Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Summary "Tout est bien qui finit bien" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written in the late 16th century. The play revolves around the complex and often humorous entanglements of love, social class, and personal identity, primarily following the character Hélène, who is in love with Bertrand, a nobleman. The narrative explores themes of social mobility, the nature of love, and the dynamics of virtue and honor. The opening of the play introduces key characters amidst a backdrop of mourning, as both Bertrand and his mother, the Countess of Roussillon, deal with the loss of Bertrand's father. Hélène, the daughter of a deceased physician, harbors deep feelings for Bertrand, which she believes are impossible due to their differing social statuses. The Countess discusses the ailing king of France, hinting at a potential subplot involving Hélène's determination to help him using her father’s medical knowledge. Hélène's character is established as earnest and determined, as she contemplates how to win Bertrand’s love despite the looming obstacles of society's expectations and her humble origins. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language French
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Married women -- Drama
Subject Runaway husbands -- Drama
Subject Florence (Italy) -- Drama
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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