| 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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| Summary |
"The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. This engaging piece unfolds in the town of Windsor and revolves around the character of Sir John Falstaff, a comical, scheming knight who attempts to woo two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in hopes of securing their husbands' wealth. The beginning of the play introduces a lively scene filled with humorous dialogue between Justice Shallow, Slender, and Sir Hugh Evans as they discuss Sir John Falstaff’s antics and their own matrimonial ambitions. Shallow and Evans contemplate a marriage match for Slender and Anne Page, hinting at romantic subplots. As the scene unfolds, we see the arrival of Falstaff and his followers, leading to a humorous set of confrontations and misunderstandings. This dynamic opening sets the tone for the light-hearted and farcical mischief that will ensue as Falstaff's dubious chastity schemes play out against the backdrop of jealousy and rivalry among the characters. (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. |
1781 |
| Release Date |
Jun 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated |
May 22, 2019 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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