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Title: All's Well That Ends Well
Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1529
Summary: "All's Well That Ends Well" by William Shakespeare is a play crafted during the late 16th to early 17th century, showcasing Shakespeare's distinctive blend of comedy and drama. The narrative primarily revolves around Helena, a resourceful young woman determined to win the heart of Bertram, the Count of Roussillon, despite the considerable social gulf that separates them. The play delves into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the play introduces several key characters, including Helena, who mourns the loss of her father while simultaneously harboring deep feelings for Bertram. It establishes Helena's noble lineage mixed with her pervading sense of insecurity due to her social status, while Bertram's reluctance to accept her as a suitable partner highlights societal expectations. The dialogue sets the tone for a rich exploration of courtly love and the struggles individuals face when pursuing their desires against the constraints of class and convention. As Helena vows to cure the ailing King of France—becoming crucially entangled in Bertram's fate—the stage is set for a tale of ambition and intrigue that unfolds amidst both comedic and tragic undertones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 2246
Published: Jul 1, 2000
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Married women -- Drama
Subject: Runaway husbands -- Drama
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: All's Well That Ends Well
Note: Reading ease score: 86.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1529
Summary: "All's Well That Ends Well" by William Shakespeare is a play crafted during the late 16th to early 17th century, showcasing Shakespeare's distinctive blend of comedy and drama. The narrative primarily revolves around Helena, a resourceful young woman determined to win the heart of Bertram, the Count of Roussillon, despite the considerable social gulf that separates them. The play delves into themes of love, identity, and the complexities of human relationships. The opening of the play introduces several key characters, including Helena, who mourns the loss of her father while simultaneously harboring deep feelings for Bertram. It establishes Helena's noble lineage mixed with her pervading sense of insecurity due to her social status, while Bertram's reluctance to accept her as a suitable partner highlights societal expectations. The dialogue sets the tone for a rich exploration of courtly love and the struggles individuals face when pursuing their desires against the constraints of class and convention. As Helena vows to cure the ailing King of France—becoming crucially entangled in Bertram's fate—the stage is set for a tale of ambition and intrigue that unfolds amidst both comedic and tragic undertones. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 2246
Published: Jul 1, 2000
Downloads: 84
Language: English
Subject: Comedies
Subject: Married women -- Drama
Subject: Runaway husbands -- Drama
Subject: Florence (Italy) -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.