| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
Much Ado about Nothing
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1519
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This etext was prepared by the PG Shakespeare Team, a team of about twenty Project Gutenberg volunteers
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| Summary |
"Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a classic play written in the late 16th century, belonging to the genre of romantic comedy. The story unfolds in Messina and revolves around two main couples: the witty Beatrice and Benedick, who engage in sharp banter and a merry war of words, and the more conventional Claudio and Hero, whose romantic entanglements lead to misunderstandings and chaos. Themes of love, honor, deception, and the importance of communication are central to the narrative. The opening of the play introduces key characters and sets the stage for the unfolding events. It begins with Leonato learning from a messenger about the imminent arrival of Don Pedro and his entourage, which includes Benedick, Claudio, and Don John. The stage is set for lively interactions, particularly between Beatrice, who has a playful and mocking disposition, and Benedick, who matches her wit. Claudio soon reveals his feelings for Hero, igniting a thread of romantic pursuit and complications that promise to follow. The interactions hint at the complexities of love and the potential for misunderstandings, foreshadowing the comedic yet poignant events that will ensue throughout the rest of the play. (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 |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Rejection (Psychology) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Conspiracies -- Drama
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Drama
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| Subject |
Messina (Italy) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
1520 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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