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  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Dover Publications, April 18, 2012)
    Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most imaginative and exuberant comedies, contrasting two pairs of lovers in a witty and suspenseful battle of the sexes. Attracted to each other, the maddeningly skeptical Beatrice and Benedick are dead-locked in a lively war of words until their friends hatch a plot to unite them. The mutually devoted Hero and Claudio, on the other hand, all too quickly fall victim to a malicious plot to part them. Near-fatal complications ensue, but with the help of the hilarious Constable Dogberry and his confederates, the lovers are ultimately united.First presented in 1598, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's last comedies. Its darker undercurrents foreshadow the playwright's growing concern with the frailties of human character that would dominate his late tragedies. But in its clever turns of plot, vivacious displays of wit, jovial conversations, and charming songs, this merry comedy is among Shakespeare's most artistic creations.
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  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare, David Stevenson

    Mass Market Paperback (Signet, July 1, 1998)
    The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's grand romantic comedy.Much Ado About Nothing casts the lovers Benedick and Beatrice in a witty war of words while the young Claudio is tricked into believing his love Hero has been unfaithful in this play that combines robust humor with explorations on honor and shame. This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: • An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editor, David L. Stevenson• A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived Much Ado About Nothing • Dramatic criticism from Charles Gildon, Lewis Carroll, George Bernard Shaw, and others • A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text • And more...
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  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    Hardcover (Benediction Classics, May 9, 2018)
    Much Ado About Nothing, with its sparkling wordplay, spirited heroine, battle of the sexes, and of course eventual romance, all mixed with a good dose of burlesque, is one of Shakespeare’s most performed and studied comedies. Benedick summarizes the plot: “Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably.”
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Digireads.com, April 1, 2004)
    "Much Ado About Nothing" is the story of Leonato, an Italian nobleman, his daughter, Hero, and his niece, Beatrice. Following a war Leonato welcomes into his house Don Pedro, his good friend; fellow soldiers of Don Pedro, Claudio and Benedick; as well as Don Pedro's illegitimate brother, Don John. Quickly amorous relations develop between Claudio and Hero and later between Benedick and Beatrice. As wedding plans are being made for Claudio and Hero, Don John tricks Claudio into believing that Hero has been unfaithful. The wedding bliss is briefly interrupted until the truth is finally discovered and the play ends in a joyful double wedding.
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    Hardcover (Throne Classics, June 30, 2019)
    Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter of 1598-1599, and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring and exhilarating plays on stage. Stylistically, it shares numerous characteristics with modern romantic comedies including the two pairs of lovers, in this case the romantic leads, Claudio and Hero, and their comic counterparts, Benedick and Beatrice.
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Dover Publications, Feb. 17, 2013)
    A comedy by William Shakespeare about two pairs of lovers, Benedick and Beatrice, and Claudio and Hero.
  • Much Ado about Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Wilder Publications, June 10, 2015)
    Honor and Shame-- One of Shakespeare's very best plays. This hilarious romp is both engaging and entertaining. Hero is engaged to marry Claudio, but Don John plots to make Hero look unfaithful. Claudio denounces Hero on the altar and storms out. Hero's father wishes for her death, but instead the presiding Friar intervenes, fakes Hero's death and with the help of the terribly inept local watch the truth is discovered. Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more, Men were deceivers ever,- One foot in sea and one on shore, To one thing constant never.
  • Much Ado About Nothing: Literary Touchstone

    William Shakespeare

    Paperback (Prestwick House, Inc., July 1, 2005)
    To make Much Ado About Nothing more accessible for the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Press™/American Shakespeare Center Edition includes a glossary of the more difficult words, as well as convenient sidebar notes to enlighten the reader on aspects that may be confusing or overlooked. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader may more fully enjoy the beauty of the verse, the wisdom of the insights, and the impact of the play. Much Ado About Nothing is a different type of Shakespearean comedy, admired primarily for the brilliant wordplay of its principal characters, Beatrice and Benedick; their witty exchanges and the events that occur within their extended group are part of Shakespeare’s pointed commentary on the workings of human social behavior. Written shortly before 1600, Much Ado About Nothing beautifully displays Shakespeare’s ability to accurately capture honest human qualities and feelings. Beatrice and Benedick have complex emotional motivations that they themselves do not fully understand, and they speak to modern audiences with intelligence and humor.
  • MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

    WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

    eBook (Classic WIlliam Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing, Feb. 1, 2014)
    SHAKESPEARE’S MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING-illustrated with beautiful vintage images-Complete & unabridged, formatted for kindle to improve your reading experience-linked table of contents to navigate easily“It is a brilliant comedy focusing on relationships” Jonathan“Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s great plays and reminds us all of the failings and triumphs of the human condition in our never ending search for perfect love.” Digital Theatre“Much Ado About Nothing's Beatrice is without a doubt my favorite of all Shakespeare's women. She is smart, sardonic, and fierce.” Kelly Visconti“The play follows the tumultuous paths of two couples, young and romantic Hero and Claudio, and the middle-aged Benedick and Beatrice, and the drama that ensues when other characters conspire to divide or unite them.” Tampa Bay TimesMUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING is one of Shakespeare’s great romantic comedies. This special edition has been released to coincide with Joss Whedon’s contemporary film version of ‘Much Ado About Nothing.’QUOTES:“I had rather hear my dog bark at a crow, than a man swear he loves me.” ― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing“I can see he's not in your good books,' said the messenger.'No, and if he were I would burn my library.” ― William Shakespeare, Much Ado About Nothing
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Dover Publications, July 26, 2014)
    •This e-book publication is unique which includes Illustrations.•A new table of contents has been included by the publisher. •This edition has been corrected for spelling and grammatical errors.
  • Much Ado About Nothing

    William Shakespeare

    eBook (Start Publishing LLC, April 1, 2013)
    "Much Ado About Nothing" is the story of Leonato, an Italian nobleman, his daughter, Hero, and his niece, Beatrice. Following a war Leonato welcomes into his house Don Pedro, his good friend; fellow soldiers of Don Pedro, Claudio and Benedick; as well as Don Pedro's illegitimate brother, Don John. Quickly amorous relations develop between Claudio and Hero and later between Benedick and Beatrice. As wedding plans are being made for Claudio and Hero, Don John tricks Claudio into believing that Hero has been unfaithful. The wedding bliss is briefly interrupted until the truth is finally discovered and the play ends in a joyful double wedding.
  • Much Ado About Nothing: Color Illustrated, Formatted for E-Readers

    William Shakespeare, Leonardo

    eBook (HMDS printing press, Sept. 25, 2015)
    How is this book unique? Formatted for E-Readers, Unabridged & Original version. You will find it much more comfortable to read on your device/app. Easy on your eyes.Includes: 15 Colored Illustrations and BiographyMuch Ado About Nothing is a comedic play by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 1598 and 1599, as Shakespeare was approaching the middle of his career. The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. Much Ado About Nothing is generally considered one of Shakespeare's best comedies, because it combines elements of robust hilarity with more serious meditations on honour, shame, and court politics.By means of "noting" (which, in Shakespeare's day, sounded the same as "nothing," and which is gossip, rumour, and overhearing), Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into rejecting Hero at the altar on the erroneous belief that she has been unfaithful. At the end, Benedick and Beatrice join forces to set things right, and the others join in a dance celebrating the marriages of the two couples.At Messina, a messenger brings news that Don Pedro, a Spanish prince from Aragon, will return this night from a successful battle, Claudio being among his soldiers. Beatrice, Leonato's niece, asks the messenger about Benedick, and makes sarcastic remarks about his ineptitude as a soldier. Leonato explains that "There is a kind of merry war betwixt Signior Benedick and her."Upon the arrival of the soldiers, Leonato welcomes Don Pedro and invites him to stay for a month, Benedick and Beatrice resume their "merry war", and Pedro's illegitimate brother Don John is introduced. Claudio's feelings for Hero, Leonato's only daughter, are rekindled upon seeing her, and Claudio soon announces to Benedick his intention to court her. Benedick, who openly despises marriage, tries to dissuade his friend but Don Pedro encourages the marriage. Benedick swears that he will never get married. Don Pedro laughs at him and tells him that when he has found the right person he shall get married.At the wedding the next day, Claudio denounces Hero before the stunned guests and storms off with Don Pedro. Hero faints. Her humiliated father Leonato expresses the wish that she would die. The presiding friar intervenes, believing Hero to be innocent. He suggests the family fake Hero's death in order to extract the truth and Claudio's remorse. Prompted by the day's harrowing events, Benedick and Beatrice confess their love for each other. Beatrice then asks Benedick to slay Claudio as proof of his devotion, since he has slandered her kinswoman. Benedick is horrified and at first denies her request. Leonato and his brother Antonio blame Claudio for Hero's apparent death and challenge him to a duel. Benedick then does the same.Luckily, on the night of Don John's treachery, the local Watch apprehended Borachio and his ally Conrade. Despite the comic ineptness of the Watch (headed by constable Dogberry, a master of malapropisms), they have overheard the duo discussing their evil plans. The Watch arrest the villains and eventually obtain a confession, informing Leonato of Hero's innocence. Though Don John has fled the city, a force is sent to capture him. Claudio, stricken with remorse at Hero's supposed death, agrees to her father's demand that he marry Antonio's daughter, "almost the copy of my child that's dead"[1] and carry on the family name.At the wedding, the bride is revealed to be Hero, still living. Claudio is overjoyed. Beatrice and Benedick, prompted by their friends' interference, finally and publicly confess their love for each other. As the play draws to a close, a messenger arrives with news of Don John's capture – but Benedick proposes to postpone his punishment to another day so that the couples can enjoy their new-found happiness.