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1999-06-01
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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
Love's Labour's Lost
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love%27s_Labour%27s_Lost
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"Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the King of Navarre and his three companions—Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain—who vow to abstain from the company of women for three years in order to dedicate themselves to academic study. However, their plans are quickly challenged when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive, forcing the men to confront their desires and the absurdity of their oaths. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the King and his lords who are discussing their commitment to a life of study and their accompanying vow to avoid women. Berowne expresses skepticism about the visit of the Princess, knowing it contradicts their oath, while the others attempt to justify their pledge. As they navigate their resolve, the comedic tension builds around the characters’ growing attraction to the visiting ladies. The dialogues are filled with witty wordplay and clever banter, setting the tone for a delightful exploration of love, friendship, and the folly of human intentions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Comedy plays
Courts and courtiers -- Drama
Princesses -- Drama
Navarre (Kingdom) -- Drama
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Category: Classics of Literature
Category: British Literature
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