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    Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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    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. One of Shakespeare’s most frequently performed comedies, 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 Folger Library is the nation’s best, most navigable and most respected resource for Shakespeare scholarship and teaching. The authoritative edition of Much Ado About Nothing features the side-by-side format favored by both students and teachers, as well as guides to the play’s most famous lines and Shakespearean phrases and language. This edition includes: -The exact text of the printed book for easy cross-reference -Hundreds of hypertext links for instant navigation -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play -Full explanatory notes conveniently linked to 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. Read more

    Publisher ‏ : ‎ Washington Square Press; Reprint edition (January 1, 2004)


    Language ‏ : ‎ English


    Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 246 pages


    ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0743482751


    ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 52


    Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ NP1020L


    Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 4.8 ounces


    Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 0.98 x 4.13 x 6.77 inches


    Best Sellers Rank: #12,096 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in British & Irish Dramas & Plays #16 in Shakespeare Dramas & Plays #462 in Classic Literature & Fiction


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      • Makes reading Shakespeare fun
    Everything about this book makes reading Shakespeare fun. The actual text is presented on the page in a way that makes it easy to follow. And the page facing the text provides explanations for the language in the text that will enable you to understand what you are reading.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024 by gsfword
      • very simple
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    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by Amazon Customer
      • A Less Well-Known, Still Enjoyable, Shakespearean Drama
    This is a Shakespearean Comedy of Manners from before the genre was even really a fully developed thing, featuring love affairs, a revenge plot, some humorous incompetence, a faked death, and much more. I'm not a big comedy fan, but this is certainly a good example of the genre at the time from which it came, and I actually quite enjoyed it. When it comes to the works of Shakespeare as a whole, I would say that this is a less memorable example, but definitely has some positives going for it as well. For one, it's far less well-known than many of his more famous works, so it doesn't feel familiar as you read it. The characters and plot also tend to grow on you, even as the language isn't quite so memorable, and the plotting and mistaken identities aspects are always good plot points, whether you're speaking of today or centuries ago. As to the edition itself, I found it to be greatly helpful in understanding the action in the play. It has a layout which places each page of the play opposite a page of notes, definitions, explanations, and other things needed to understand that page more thoroughly. While I didn't always need it, I was certainly glad to have it whenever I ran into a turn of language that was unfamiliar, and I definitely appreciated the scene-by-scene summaries. Really, if you want to or need to read Shakespeare, an edition such as this is really the way to go, especially until you get more accustomed to it. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014 by T. A. Kleinhans
      • Where art though Romeo
    Got for my daughter’s English class. She said it was classic Shakespeare
    Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2024 by Christina
      • This Folger Library Edition is Excellent
    A fine Shakespearean play. The Folger Library edition provides useful insight and background. Recommended.
    Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2022 by Kem White
      • Great book
    Purchased for my pre-teen. She LOVES IT!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 17, 2024 by TaylorsPenny
      • Much Ado About Nothing Folders' Edition Review
    Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing is a witty, entertaining play. As the silly characters fall in and out of love, the audience will laugh and be frustrated. The plot is driven by vengeance, love, and gossip. Through these powerful human emotions, the audience will feel immediately connected to the characters. Hero and Claudio are tested with gossip and lies, but in the end are happy together. Beatrice and Benedict share a more controversial love, constantly arguing to hide their insecurities. Once they finally unite, their matched wit becomes their strongest asset. Throughout this fun, flirty play, the reader will have no choice but to relax and enjoy one of Shakespeare's greatest comedies. Although satisfying entertainment, Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing was also thought provoking. Despite the silly tone, Shakespeare is making a statement postulating the frivolity of society. The merry cast is completely absorbed in their various social problems. They have no concern for justice or human rights, purely driven to create an impressive status. Shakespeare's portrayal of communities calls for a realization, and a change in public values. One modern problem with this play could be the old English writing style. Although sometimes difficult to understand, it is with his unique and time-appropriate metaphors that Shakespeare beautifies his language. Also, The Folgers' Edition has thorough side notes, keeping the reader informed and on-track. This play is an intelligent but enjoyable combination of entertaining wit and serious commentary. ... show more
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2010 by SEATTLE AMAZON FAN
      • One of the Bard's best comedies
    Loved this play!! It is funny but also has tragedy before going back to comedy. It is a classic rom-com story.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024 by Jake

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