
The Works of William Shakespeare
A Study of Wit and Deception in Shakespeare's Comedic Play
William Aldis Wright(Author)
Culturea (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 30. March 2024
Book
Paperback/Softback
114 pages
979-10-419-9538-7 (ISBN)
Description
"Much Ado About Nothing," a comedic play by William Shakespeare, explores themes of love, deception, and social expectations. Set in Messina, the play opens with the return of Don Pedro, Claudio, and Benedick from war. Claudio quickly falls for Hero, Leonato's daughter, while Benedick engages in a battle of wits with Beatrice, Leonato's niece. The play's central plot revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings that ensue. Don Pedro assists Claudio in wooing Hero, but Don John, the play's antagonist, schemes to disrupt their union by casting doubt on Hero's fidelity. This leads to a series of comedic and dramatic events, including a staged wedding and a mock funeral. Meanwhile, Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other through a series of orchestrated conversations overheard by each. The play concludes with the revelation of Don John's deceit, the reconciliation of Claudio and Hero, and the union of Benedick and Beatrice. Shakespeare's work is a masterful blend of humor and drama, showcasing the complexities of human relationships and the power of wit and deception.
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Edition
1. Tirage
Language
English
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 170 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
191 gr
ISBN-13
979-10-419-9538-7 (9791041995387)
Schweitzer Classification
Person
William Aldis Wright, était un écrivain et éditeur anglais. Wright était le fils de George Wright, pasteur baptiste à Beccles, Suffolk. Il a fait ses études à la Beccles Grammar School et au Trinity College de Cambridge , où il a obtenu son BA en 1858.