Twelfth Night, or What You Will (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford) - Softcover

Shakespeare, William; Hudson, Henry N.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1420953427 ISBN 13: 9781420953428

Publisher: Digireads.com, 2016

Synopsis

William Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” is a classic comedy of mistaken identities, a device employed in a number of the bard’s plays, which is believed to have been written sometime between 1601 and 1602. When Viola is shipwrecked on the coast of Illyria she is separated from her twin brother Sebastian, who she mistakenly believes to be dead. With the help of the ship captain who rescues her, she enters into the service of Duke Orsino, who has fallen in love with Olivia, a wealthy countess whose father and brother have recently died. Olivia, stricken with grief, has promised herself to love no one until seven years have passed. The Duke employs Viola, now disguised as a young man named Cesario, to act as an intermediary between him and Olivia. The plan backfires though when Olivia, not realizing that Viola is in disguise, falls in love with her alter ego Cesario. Meanwhile Viola begins to develop feelings for the Duke. One of Shakespeare’s most loved comedies, “Twelfth Night” draws its title from the Christian festival of the same name. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, is annotated by Henry N. Hudson, and includes an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.

About this title

Book Description:

For this third edition of Twelfth Night, Penny Gay has updated her Introduction to this well-loved Shakespearean comedy and has also provided a refreshed reading list. The edition features a thorough performance history, which focuses on a number of important recent performances and includes a new selection of photographs.

About the Author:

William Shakespeare was an English Poet, actor, playwright. He is the greatest writer in the English language in the World and the world's Greatest dramatist and Playwright. He was baptised the 26 April 1564 and died the 23 April 1616. He is often called England's National Poet and the Bard of Avon. William Shakespeare works consist of about 38 plays, 154 sonnets, two narrative poems, and a few other verses, the authorship of some of which is uncertain. His plays have been translated into every language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. William Shakespeare is the Father of modern Literature.

About this edition

• Publisher: Digireads.com
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1420953427
• ISBN 13: 9781420953428
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 92