Much Ado About Nothing. Leonato, a kindly, respectable nobleman, lives in the idyllic Italian town of Messina. Leonato shares his house with his lovely young daughter, Hero, his playful, clever niece, Beatrice, and his elderly brother, Antonio (who is Beatrice's father). As the play begins, Leonato prepares to welcome some friends home from a war. The friends include Don Pedro, a prince who is a close . Much Ado About Nothing: a comedy, William Shakespeare () Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in and , as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. The play was included in the First Folio, published in /5(K). William Shakespeare's "Much Ado About Nothing" is one of the Bard's most popular comedies. First written and performed in or , it has been performed almost constantly ever since, as generations of great Shakespearean actors and actresses 4/5(4).
Much Ado About Nothing (a Later Festive Comedy) In Messina, the governor Leonato, his daughter Hero, and her cousin Beatrice (Antonio's daughter) learn from a messenger that Don Pedro has won victory in a battle and is returning home. Classic Books Library presents this new beautiful edition of William Shakespeare's sharp-witted comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing". Featuring a specially commissioned new biography of William Shakespeare, it is a must for Shakespeare enthusiasts and newcomers alike. On returning from war, Benedick finds himself in combat with the assertive Beatrice. Much Ado About Nothing written by William Shakespeare, is considered one of his most endearing and best comedic plays. It is believed to have been written between and , and is considered to be a perfect combination of humor and serious contemplations on subjects of shame, public honor, and bureaucratic politics.
Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in and The play was included in the First Folio, published in The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrive in the town. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly altered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. Much Ado About Nothing, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written probably in –99 and printed in a quarto edition from the author’s own manuscript in The play takes an ancient theme—that of a woman falsely accused of unfaithfulness—to brilliant comedic heights. Shakespeare used. Much Ado About Nothing Summary. Count Claudio falls in love with Hero, the daughter of his host. Hero's cousin Beatrice (a confirmed spinster) and Benedict (an eternal bachelor) are each duped into believing the other is in love with them. Claudio is deceived by a malicious plot and denounces Hero as unchaste before they marry.
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