The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | The Merry Wives of Windsor |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1517 |
| Summary | "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. This engaging piece unfolds in the town of Windsor and revolves around the character of Sir John Falstaff, a comical, scheming knight who attempts to woo two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in hopes of securing their husbands' wealth. The beginning of the play introduces a lively scene filled with humorous dialogue between Justice Shallow, Slender, and Sir Hugh Evans as they discuss Sir John Falstaff’s antics and their own matrimonial ambitions. Shallow and Evans contemplate a marriage match for Slender and Anne Page, hinting at romantic subplots. As the scene unfolds, we see the arrival of Falstaff and his followers, leading to a humorous set of confrontations and misunderstandings. This dynamic opening sets the tone for the light-hearted and farcical mischief that will ensue as Falstaff's dubious chastity schemes play out against the backdrop of jealousy and rivalry among the characters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedies |
| Subject | Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Drama |
| Subject | Married women -- Drama |
| Subject | Windsor (Berkshire, England) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1781 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 67 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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