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Two couples, a villain’s plot and a famously sharp-tongued pair
1599Fast paceLight
What it is about
In Messina, Beatrice and Benedick keep up a constant war of wit, while the young Hero and Claudio fall in love. Friends trick the first pair into believing the other is in love, while a villain plots to ruin the second pair. It is one of Shakespeare’s best-known comedies.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who want an approachable Shakespeare comedy.
What you will get
A fast, funny play that is easy to enjoy on the stage. An edition with notes helps with the older language.
Much Ado About Nothing Facts: Pages, Genre and Setting
Genre
Classics · Comedy · Wit · Love
Length
160 pages · ≈ 5 h
More about this book
Characters
Beatrice, Benedick, Hero and Claudio.
Setting
Messina, Sicily, in a time of peace after war.
What makes it different
The sparring of Beatrice and Benedick is among the most famous in the theater.
Feel
Witty, warm and a little dark.
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