The Merry Wives of Windsor Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author), Hudson, Henry N. (Notes by), Herford, Charles Harold (Introduction by) |
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ISBN: 1420962612 ISBN-13: 9781420962611 Publisher: Digireads.com OUR PRICE: $7.59 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2019 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare |
Dewey: 822.33 |
Physical Information: 0.23" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.28 lbs) 94 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 53880 Reading Level: 7.3 Interest Level: Upper Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: One of Shakespeare's early comedies, "The Merry Wives of Windsor" was first published in 1602 and is believed to have been written sometime before 1597. It is unique among his plays for its exclusive focus on the middle class of Elizabethan England, though it is nominally set during the reign of Henry IV. The main character is a fat knight, Sir John Falstaff, who first appeared in Shakespeare's plays "Henry IV, Part I" and "Henry IV, Part II." Falstaff tries to woo two married women for money, but they quickly discover his scheming and trick him numerous times in return, creating memorable, humorous scenes at Falstaff's expense. An additional thread is woven into the story concerning the daughter of one of the wives, who loves a man of whom her parents do not approve. Most likely written at the personal request of Queen Elizabeth for a court occasion, this cast of strong female characters fills the stage with spirited action, not always without irony, and creates a plot overlaid with such timeless themes as marriage, cuckoldry, wealth, social class, and love. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, is annotated by Henry N. Hudson, and includes an introduction by Charles Harold Herford. |