Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare, Pelican) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William

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9780140714128: Much Ado About Nothing (Shakespeare, Pelican)

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ISBN 10: 014071412X ISBN 13: 9780140714128

Publisher: Penguin Classics, 1958

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Set in a courtly world of masked revels and dances, this play turns on the archetypal story if a lady falsely accused of unfaithfulness, spurned by her bridegroom, and finally vindicated and reunited with him. Villainy, schemes, and deceit threatens to darken the brilliant humor and sparkling wordplay--but the hilarious counterplot of a warring couple, Beatrice and Benedick, steals the scene as the two are finally tricked into admitting their love for each other in Shakespeare's superb comedy of manners.

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Book Description:

This is the first edition of Much Ado About Nothing focusing wholly on the play in performance. Shifting trends in the production of this popular drama are analysed in relation to the culture of each period since Shakespeare's time, with particular attention to gender issues. A commentary alongside the text recreates in lively detail interpretations of each passage in a variety of British, American, Canadian and other productions. An essential resource for students, teachers and performers, this is an illuminating book for theatregoers.

Book Description:

A revised edition of the Arden Third Series play, edited by leading scholar Claire McEachern.

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