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Merry Wives of Windsor

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The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare offers a comedic glimpse into the lives and intrigues of English townsfolk, centring on the clever schemes of two married women who outwit the lecherous Falstaff. This light-hearted play explores themes of marriage, jealousy, and social ambitions with wit and humour.
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Ideal for students, scholars, and enthusiasts of Shakespearean drama and theatre performance studies.

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George Lyman Kittredge's insightful editions of Shakespeare have endured in part because of this eclecticism, his diversity of interests, and his wide-ranging accomplishments—all of which are reflected in the valuable notes in each volume. The plays in the New Kittredge Shakespeare series retain the original Kittredge notes and introductions, changed or augmented only when some modernisation seems necessary.

These new editions also include introductory essays by contemporary editors, notes on the plays as they have been performed on stage and film, and additional student materials. These plays are being made available by Focus with the permission of the Kittredge heirs.

Merry Wives of Windsor is part of this distinguished series, offering a glimpse into Kittredge's profound scholarship and insight into Shakespeare's works.

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W. Reginald Rampone Jr. praises the edition for its thorough insight, highlighting its value for undergraduates, graduates, and informed readers. The edition includes excellent discussions on the play’s performance and film history, as well as keen analysis on interpreting the play as a performance.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781585103652

Publisher: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Focus Publishing/R Pullins & Co

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Edited by James H. Lake
  • Edited by Jane W. Wells

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 185g

Pages: 136

About the Author

William Shakespeare (c. 26 April 1564 - 23 April 1616) was an English playwright, renowned by many as the world's greatest writer in the English Language. Among his plays are "Romeo and Juliet", "Hamlet", "Macbeth" to name but a few.

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