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The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

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In need of money, the fat and foolish Falstaff devises a scheme to seduce two married women and steal their husbands' wealth. By talking to each other, however, the wives soon discover his plan and begin to plot their own revenge.

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The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

In need of money, the fat and foolish Falstaff devises a scheme to seduce two married women and steal their husbands' wealth. By talking to each other, however, the wives soon discover his plan and begin to plot their own revenge.
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William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist.

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ISBN 13 9780141396576
ISBN 10 0141396571
Title The Merry Wives of Windsor
Author William Shakespeare
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2015-10-29
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.