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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Carner, Josep
1884
1971
D'Albaflor, Joan
Merry Wives of Windsor
Les alegres comares de Windsor
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"Les alegres comares de Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written in the late 16th century. This work explores themes of love, fidelity, and social norms through the witty interactions of various characters in the town of Windsor. The central figure, Sir John Falstaff, is a larger-than-life character who, in his attempts to woo two married women, becomes entangled in a web of humorous misunderstandings and complications. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a series of characters, including Sir Huc Evans, Slender, and Judge Shallow, who engage in humorous banter while discussing Sir Falstaff's misdeeds. As the plot unfolds, the conversation shifts to the courting of Anna Page, with various suitors including Slender and Doctor Caius vying for her attention. The women, Mrs. Page and Mrs. Ford, plot to outwit Falstaff, setting the stage for the comedic conflicts that will ensue as misunderstandings arise and characters attempt to navigate their romantic entanglements. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Married women -- Drama
Windsor (Berkshire, England) -- Drama
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