
Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare(Author)
Penguin Classics (Publisher)
Published on 24. September 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
224 pages
978-0-14-139659-0 (ISBN)
Description
'We go to Shakespeare to find out about ourselves' Jeanette Winterson
Beatrice and Benedick both claim they are determined never to marry. But when their friends trick them into believing that each harbours secret feelings for the other, the pair begin to question whether their witty banter and verbal sparring conceal something deeper. Schemes abound, dangerous misunderstandings proliferate and
matches are eventually made in this dazzling, dark-edged comedy of mature love and second chances.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by R. A. Foakes
Introduction by Janette Dillon
Beatrice and Benedick both claim they are determined never to marry. But when their friends trick them into believing that each harbours secret feelings for the other, the pair begin to question whether their witty banter and verbal sparring conceal something deeper. Schemes abound, dangerous misunderstandings proliferate and
matches are eventually made in this dazzling, dark-edged comedy of mature love and second chances.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by R. A. Foakes
Introduction by Janette Dillon
Reviews / Votes
Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works:"A feast of literary and historical information." -The Wall Street JournalMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Books Ltd
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
170 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-14-139659-0 (9780141396590)
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William Shakespeare
Much Ado About Nothing
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William Shakespeare | R. A. Foakes
Much Ado About Nothing
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02/1968
Penguin Books Ltd
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Persons
William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.
Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.
Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.
Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.