| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Title |
The Merry Wives of Windsor
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| Note |
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1517
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 88.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Summary |
"The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play likely written during the late 16th century. The story revolves around the humorous entanglements of Sir John Falstaff as he attempts to woo two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, leading to a series of clever schemes and misunderstandings. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a variety of characters, including Justice Shallow, Sir Hugh Evans, and various members of the local gentry, setting a lively and whimsical tone. The opening scene features Justice Shallow discussing the flaws of Sir John Falstaff, hinting at the comedic conflict to come. The interactions among the characters reveal their personalities, with Justice Shallow and Sir Hugh Evans engaging in witty banter. As the plot unfolds, we learn that Falstaff intends to seduce both Mistress Ford and Mistress Page simultaneously, setting the stage for a comedic exploration of jealousy, trickery, and social class. This opening portion effectively establishes both the humorous tone and the intricate relationships that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Married women -- Drama
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| Subject |
Windsor (Berkshire, England) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2237 |
| Release Date |
Jul 1, 2000 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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