Les joyeuses Bourgeoises de Windsor by William Shakespeare
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Translator | Guizot, François, 1787-1874 |
| Uniform Title | The merry wives of Windsor. French |
| Title | Les joyeuses Bourgeoises de Windsor |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Les joyeuses Bourgeoises de Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written in the early 17th century. The play centers around Sir John Falstaff, a larger-than-life character known for his humorous antics and escapades, as he attempts to woo two married women, Mistriss Ford and Mistriss Page, in a misguided quest for riches and romance. The narrative explores themes of love, marriage, and deception, set against the backdrop of Windsor. The opening of the play introduces various characters, including Sir Hugh Evans, a Welsh parson, and Judge Shallow, who discuss Sir John Falstaff's intentions in the town. As they engage in witty banter, it's established that Falstaff is facing conflict with various townsfolk, and his previous exploits are hinted at. The scene sets the stage for the comedic chaos that will ensue as both Mistriss Ford and Mistriss Page receive love letters from Falstaff, leading to a conspiratorial response from the women as they plot to prank the bumbling knight. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| 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. | 20720 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 68 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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