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: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Summary | "Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written in the late 16th century. The story revolves around themes of love, misunderstanding, and deception as it tracks the relationships between various characters in the Italian town of Messina, notably the spirited Beatrice and the witty Benedick, alongside the more straightforward couple, Claudio and Hero. The opening of the play introduces key characters, including Leonato, the governor of Messina, and members of his family, including his spirited niece Beatrice and his gentle daughter Hero. The arrival of Don Pedro and his companions from the wars generates excitement, particularly regarding Claudio, who has fallen in love with Hero. In a series of witty exchanges between Beatrice and Benedick, their mutual disdain is on display while hints of a deeper affection emerge. The scene sets the stage for the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings that will unfold, intertwining humor with the complexities of romantic relationships throughout the play. (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. | 1118 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 141 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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