Twelfth Night (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781279378502)

"Twelfth Night, or What You Will" is a comedic play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601-1602 as a Twelfth Night's entertainment. It centers on the separated twins Viola and Sebastian, who are shipwrecked. Viola, disguised as a young man named Cesario, enters the service of Duke Orsino and falls in love with him. Orsino is in love with the Countess Olivia, who, in turn, falls for "Cesario".

The play is characterized by mistaken identities, romantic entanglements, and festive revelry. Notable characters include the witty fool Feste, the pompous Malvolio, and the mischievous Sir Toby Belch and Sir Andrew Aguecheek, who provide much of the play's comic relief. "Twelfth Night" is a beloved Shakespearean comedy celebrated for its humor, romance, and exploration of love's complexities, making it a timeless and enduring work of English literature.

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