The Merry Wives Of Windsor
| AUTHOR | Shakespeare, William |
| PUBLISHER | Kessinger Publishing (06/17/2004) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
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The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare. The story is set in the town of Windsor, England and follows the misadventures of Sir John Falstaff, a fat and aging knight who attempts to seduce two wealthy married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in order to gain access to their husbands' money. However, the two women are wise to his schemes and decide to play a series of pranks on him instead.Throughout the play, various subplots and characters are introduced, including Mistress Quickly, a servant who helps Falstaff with his plans, and Anne Page, the daughter of Mistress Page who is courted by several suitors. As the story unfolds, Falstaff's attempts at seduction become increasingly desperate and ridiculous, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.Ultimately, the play ends with Falstaff being publicly humiliated and the various subplots being resolved in a satisfying and comedic manner. The Merry Wives of Windsor is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and lighthearted tone, making it a beloved classic of Shakespearean comedy.Shal. Come Coz, come Coz, we stay for you: a word with you Coz: marry this, Coz: there is as 'twere a tender, a kinde of tender, made a farre-off by Sir Hugh here: doe you vnderstand me?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781419172663
ISBN-10:
1419172662
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
156
Carton Quantity:
27
Product Dimensions:
7.56 x 0.39 x 9.24 inches
Weight:
0.62 pound(s)
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Drama | Shakespeare
Drama | Metaphysics
Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level:
7.3
Point Value:
4
Interest Level:
Upper Grade
Dewey Decimal:
822.33
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The Merry Wives of Windsor is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare. The story is set in the town of Windsor, England and follows the misadventures of Sir John Falstaff, a fat and aging knight who attempts to seduce two wealthy married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in order to gain access to their husbands' money. However, the two women are wise to his schemes and decide to play a series of pranks on him instead.Throughout the play, various subplots and characters are introduced, including Mistress Quickly, a servant who helps Falstaff with his plans, and Anne Page, the daughter of Mistress Page who is courted by several suitors. As the story unfolds, Falstaff's attempts at seduction become increasingly desperate and ridiculous, leading to a series of hilarious misunderstandings and mishaps.Ultimately, the play ends with Falstaff being publicly humiliated and the various subplots being resolved in a satisfying and comedic manner. The Merry Wives of Windsor is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and lighthearted tone, making it a beloved classic of Shakespearean comedy.Shal. Come Coz, come Coz, we stay for you: a word with you Coz: marry this, Coz: there is as 'twere a tender, a kinde of tender, made a farre-off by Sir Hugh here: doe you vnderstand me?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Author:
Shakespeare, William
Arguably the greatest English-language playwright, William Shakespeare was a seventeenth-century writer and dramatist, and is known as the Bard of Avon. Under the patronage of Queen Elizabeth I, he penned more than 30 plays, 154 sonnets, and numerous narrative poems and short verses. Equally accomplished in histories, tragedies, comedy, and romance, Shakespeare s most famous works include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, Macbeth, King Lear, The Taming of the Shrew, and As You Like It.
Like many of his contemporaries, including Christopher Marlowe, Shakespeare began his career on the stage, eventually rising to become part-owner of Lord Chamberlain s Men, a popular dramatic company of his day, and of the storied Globe Theatre in London.
Extremely popular in his lifetime, Shakespeare s works continue to resonate more than three hundred years after his death. His plays are performed more often than any other playwright s, have been translated into every major language in the world, and are studied widely by scholars and students.
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