Project Gutenberg 2000-07-01 Public domain in the USA. 62 Shakespeare, William 1564 1616 Shakspeare, William Shakspere, William All's Well That Ends Well There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1529 "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.) en Comedies Married women -- Drama Runaway husbands -- Drama Florence (Italy) -- Drama PR Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 198184 198193 2024-09-01T12:35:18.387399 2023-10-01T11:22:27.652015 text/html text/html 198177 198186 2024-09-01T12:35:18.594376 2023-10-01T11:22:27.834014 text/html text/html 120828 2024-09-01T12:35:23.961317 application/epub+zip 123117 2024-09-01T12:35:19.916354 application/epub+zip 123116 2024-09-01T12:35:19.087363 application/epub+zip 236369 2024-09-01T12:35:26.537338 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 220436 2024-09-01T12:35:23.399351 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217704 2022-08-01T12:06:19.734018 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 158113 158141 2024-09-01T12:35:18.085400 2023-10-01T11:22:27.392018 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 150776 2019-05-20T12:24:28 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 60099 2019-05-20T12:24:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18220 2024-09-01T12:35:26.671340 application/rdf+xml 12872 2024-09-01T12:35:19.439360 image/jpeg 3326 2024-09-01T12:35:19.262345 image/jpeg 121554 2024-09-01T12:35:18.612363 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia