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Shakespeare, William
1564
1616
Shakspeare, William
Shakspere, William
The Merry Wives of Windsor
There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1517
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor
"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.)
Reading ease score: 84.0 (6th grade). 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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