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Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Note: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1519

Summary: "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a classic comedic play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings between two couples, Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick, set against the backdrop of intrigue and deception involving their friends and family. The opening of the play introduces Leonato, the governor of Messina, who receives news of the return of Don Pedro and his companions from war. We meet other key characters, including the witty Beatrice who shares a playful rivalry with Benedick. Their banter and the news of Claudio's affection for Hero set the stage for the intertwining storylines. As these romantic relationships unfold, the audience is drawn into a world of humor, miscommunication, and love, foreshadowing the comedic conflicts that will drive the plot. The scene establishes the tone of the play, blending elements of romance and wit, while hinting at the misunderstandings that will challenge the couples throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 2252

Published: Oct 28, 2018

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama

Subject: Historical drama

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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2024-11-13T01:16:56Z Much Ado About Nothing

This edition has images.

Title: Much Ado About Nothing

Note: Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1519

Summary: "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a classic comedic play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings between two couples, Claudio and Hero, and Beatrice and Benedick, set against the backdrop of intrigue and deception involving their friends and family. The opening of the play introduces Leonato, the governor of Messina, who receives news of the return of Don Pedro and his companions from war. We meet other key characters, including the witty Beatrice who shares a playful rivalry with Benedick. Their banter and the news of Claudio's affection for Hero set the stage for the intertwining storylines. As these romantic relationships unfold, the audience is drawn into a world of humor, miscommunication, and love, foreshadowing the comedic conflicts that will drive the plot. The scene establishes the tone of the play, blending elements of romance and wit, while hinting at the misunderstandings that will challenge the couples throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616

EBook No.: 2252

Published: Oct 28, 2018

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413 -- Drama

Subject: Historical drama

Subject: Great Britain -- History -- Henry IV, 1399-1413 -- Drama

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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