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1998-11-01
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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
The Merry Wives of Windsor
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
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"The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. This lively and humorous work revolves around the misadventures of Sir John Falstaff, as he attempts to woo two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, who are determined to outsmart him. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively setting in Windsor, where various characters engage in light-hearted banter and witty exchanges. Justice Shallow, Sir Hugh Evans, and Slender discuss their intentions regarding Mistress Anne Page, while they reveal the social dynamics and relationships in Windsor. Soon after, Falstaff enters, acknowledging his intent to seduce both Mistress Ford and Mistress Page to gain access to their husbands' wealth. As the opening unfolds, the stage is set for various schemes, misunderstandings, and comedic confrontations, hinting at the humorous conflicts that will ensue as Falstaff’s plans intersect with the cleverness of the Merry Wives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 94.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Comedy plays
Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Married women -- Drama
Windsor (Berkshire, England) -- Drama
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Category: Humour
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: British Literature
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