Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
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
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing
Summary "Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The story revolves around two pairs of lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, who have a witty relationship, and Claudio and Hero, who navigate the trials of love and jealousy. The play explores themes of love, honor, and deception within the context of a lighthearted romantic comedy. The opening portion introduces several key characters as they gather in Messina to welcome Don Pedro and his companions. Leonato, the governor, learns from a messenger that Don Pedro is arriving with news of honor pertaining to a young Florentine named Claudio, who is smitten with Leonato's daughter, Hero. Meanwhile, Beatrice and Benedick engage in playful banter, revealing their complex relationship filled with disdain and attraction. Claudio confesses his love for Hero, which piques the interest of Don Pedro, who offers to woo her on Claudio’s behalf. This initial exchange sets the stage for the romantic entanglements and misunderstandings that will unfold throughout the play. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Rejection (Psychology) -- Drama
Subject Conspiracies -- Drama
Subject Courtship -- Drama
Subject Messina (Italy) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 2240
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 22, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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