All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | All's Well That Ends Well |
| Note | Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Summary | "All's Well That Ends Well" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century, characterized by its exploration of love, deception, and social status. The narrative focuses on Helena, the daughter of a deceased physician, who is in love with Bertram, a young count. When Bertram is summoned to court, Helena seizes the opportunity to pursue him, setting in motion a series of events that intertwine their fates through themes of ambition and destiny. The opening of the play introduces the characters and sets the emotional tone. We meet Helena and her mother, who mourn the loss of her father while simultaneously discussing Helena's feelings for Bertram. As Helena expresses her love, we witness her determination to seek out a cure for the king’s illness, believing her father’s legacy can aid in this endeavor. Bertram’s reluctance is established amid royal commands and societal expectations, foreshadowing the complicated relationship dynamics that will unfold. The mix of grief, ambition, and unrequited love hints at the comedic and tragic twists to come, as Helena’s love story begins with both hope and despair. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | Married women -- Drama |
| Subject | Runaway husbands -- Drama |
| Subject | Florence (Italy) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1125 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 124 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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