Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Love's Labour's Lost
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Note Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
Summary "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around King Ferdinand of Navarre and three of his companions, Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain, who take an oath to dedicate themselves to scholarship and abstain from the company of women for three years. This noble endeavor is quickly challenged when the arrival of the Princess of France and her ladies tests their vows and ignites romantic pursuits. The opening of the play introduces the central characters and sets the stage for the comedic conflicts that ensue. Ferdinand, the King, passionately declares the importance of their academic pursuits, while the other lords realize the absurdity of their vow when faced with the allure of love and the presence of women. As they debate the value of their commitment versus romantic attraction, the playful banter and witty exchanges highlight the theme of love’s power over scholarly intentions. The interplay of humor, romantic ambition, and the initial formation of their oaths establishes a tone that encourages the audience to anticipate how these conflicts will unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Drama
Subject Princesses -- Drama
Subject Navarre (Kingdom) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 2241
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 23, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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