| Author |
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
| Translator |
Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913 |
| Uniform Title |
Much ado about nothing. Finnish
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| Title |
Paljo melua tyhjästä
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paljon_melua_tyhj%C3%A4st%C3%A4
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 51.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Paljo melua tyhjästä" by William Shakespeare is a play written in the late 16th century. This comedic work revolves around themes of love, deception, and mistaken identities as characters navigate romantic entanglements and clever misunderstandings. The story primarily features Benedikt, a Padua nobleman, alongside Hero and Beatrice, engaging in a lively battle of wits against a backdrop of courtly love and social intrigue. At the start of the play, we are introduced to several key characters in Messina, including Leonato, the governor, and his daughter Hero, as well as her cousin Beatrice. The arrival of Don Pedro, the prince, his half-brother Don Juan, and a group of noblemen sparks excitement. The conversation reveals the budding romantic interest between Claudio, a young count, and Hero, while Benedikt and Beatrice showcase their sharp tongues and mutual disdain. As the dialogue unfolds, their playful banter sets the stage for the comedic entanglements and romantic pursuits that will ensue throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Comedies
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| Subject |
Rejection (Psychology) -- Drama
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| Subject |
Conspiracies -- Drama
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| Subject |
Courtship -- Drama
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| Subject |
Messina (Italy) -- Drama
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
42898 |
| Release Date |
Jun 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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