Much Adoe About Nothing (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161443882)

Much Ado About Nothing is a play written by William Shakespeare in the late 16th century. The story is set in the town of Messina, where two pairs of lovers, Claudio and Hero, and Benedick and Beatrice, navigate their way through the ups and downs of love and relationships.The play begins with the arrival of Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, and his entourage, including Claudio and Benedick, to Messina after a victorious battle. Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of Leonato, the Governor of Messina, and they plan to get married. Meanwhile, Benedick and Beatrice, who have a history of verbal sparring, engage in a battle of wits and deny their attraction to each other.However, their plans are disrupted by Don John, the illegitimate brother of Don Pedro, who plots to ruin Claudio and Hero's relationship by spreading false rumors about Hero's infidelity. The situation leads to a series of misunderstandings and mistaken identities, which threaten to tear the lovers apart.The play is a comedy that explores themes of love, jealousy, deception, and the power of language. It is known for its witty dialogue, memorable characters, and intricate plot twists. Much Ado About Nothing is considered one of Shakespeare's most popular and enduring works, and has been adapted into various film and stage productions over the years.Hero. Good Margaret runne thee to the parlour, There shalt thou finde my Cosin Beatrice, Proposing with the Prince and Claudio, Whisper her eare, and tell her I and Vrsula, Walke in the Orchard, and our whole discourse Is all of her, say that thou ouer-heardst.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN-10: 1161443886
ISBN-13: 9781161443882
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 150
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.38d