Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

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Proud, vivacious Beatrice and a high-spirited rake Benedick both claim that they are determined never to marry. But when good-hearted mischief-maker Don Pedro tricks them into believing that each harbours secret feelings for the other, Beatrice and Benedick begin to question whether their witty banter and repartee conceals something deeper.

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Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

'We go to Shakespeare to find out about ourselves' Jeanette Winterson Beatrice and Benedick both claim they are determined never to marry. But when their friends trick them into believing that each harbours secret feelings for the other, the pair begin to question whether their witty banter and verbal sparring conceal something deeper. Schemes abound, dangerous misunderstandings proliferate and matches are eventually made in this dazzling, dark-edged comedy of mature love and second chances. Used and Recommended by the National Theatre General Editor Stanley Wells Edited by R. A. Foakes Introduction by Janette Dillon
Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works:“A feast of literary and historical information” —The Wall Street Journal

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.

Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust.

Janette Dillon is Professor of Drama at the University of Nottingham.

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ISBN 13 9780141396590
ISBN 10 0141396598
Title Much Ado About Nothing
Author William Shakespeare
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 2015-09-24
Number of pages 224
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.