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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 during the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around King Ferdinand of Navarre and three of his companions, Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain, who take an oath to dedicate themselves to scholarship and abstain from the company of women for three years. This noble endeavor is quickly challenged when the arrival of the Princess of France and her ladies tests their vows and ignites romantic pursuits. The opening of the play introduces the central characters and sets the stage for the comedic conflicts that ensue. Ferdinand, the King, passionately declares the importance of their academic pursuits, while the other lords realize the absurdity of their vow when faced with the allure of love and the presence of women. As they debate the value of their commitment versus romantic attraction, the playful banter and witty exchanges highlight the theme of love’s power over scholarly intentions. The interplay of humor, romantic ambition, and the initial formation of their oaths establishes a tone that encourages the audience to anticipate how these conflicts will unravel as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 91.0 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Comedy plays
Courts and courtiers -- Drama
Princesses -- Drama
Navarre (Kingdom) -- Drama
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Category: Romance
Category: Humour
Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
Category: British Literature
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