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Product Identifiers
PublisherSimon & Schuster
ISBN-100743482751
ISBN-139780743482752
eBay Product ID (ePID)2926451
Product Key Features
Book TitleMuch Ado about Nothing
Number of Pages304 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2004
TopicShakespeare, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh
IllustratorYes
GenreLiterary Criticism, Drama
AuthorWilliam Shakespeare
Book SeriesFolger Shakespeare Library
FormatMass Market
Dimensions
Item Height1 in
Item Weight6.4 Oz
Item Length6.8 in
Item Width4.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal822.3/3
SynopsisFolger Shakespeare LibraryThe world's leading center for Shakespeare studiesEach edition includes:• Freshly edited text based on the best earlyprinted version of the play• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play• Scene-by-scene plot summaries• A key to famous lines and phrases• An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language• An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play• Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare booksEssay by Gail Kern PasterThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs., Much Ado About Nothing includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid. The authoritative edition of Much Ado About Nothing from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes: -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the play's famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books -An annotated guide to further reading Essay by Gail Kern Paster The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu., The authoritative edition of Much Ado About Nothing from the Folger Shakespeare Library --the most trusted Shakespeare series for students, educators, and general readers--offers a complete, accessible resource for exploring one of William Shakespeare's best-known romantic comedies . A favorite on stage and in classrooms, Much Ado About Nothing presents two contrasting love stories: the impulsive romance between Hero and Claudio, threatened by deception from the scheming Don John, and the witty, slow-burn relationship between Beatrice and Benedick, whose verbal sparring conceals deep affection. Set in Elizabethan England, this richly layered comedy combines mistaken identity, honor, betrayal, and emotional redemption. This Folger Shakespeare Library edition features the highly praised side-by-side format with explanatory notes and language guides--ideal for students and anyone new to Shakespeare's plays. Edited from the best early printed text, this edition includes: · The exact text of the printed play for easy reference · Hundreds of hyperlinked notes for fast navigation · A modern introduction to reading Shakespeare's language · Scene-by-scene plot summaries and analysis · A guide to Shakespeare's most famous lines and phrases · A new essay by Gail Kern Paster, offering a contemporary perspective on the play · Rare archival images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's world-renowned collection · An annotated guide for further reading and research The Folger Shakespeare Library, located in Washington, DC, is home to the largest collection of Shakespeare materials and serves as a hub for scholars and fans alike. With public exhibitions, performances, and educational programs, the Folger is an unparalleled resource for appreciating Shakespearean drama in the modern age., The Folger Library offers the definitive, updated edition of Shakespeare's work, with newly edited text, explanatory notes, scene summaries, and more.
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