Much Ado About Nothing
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146 pages · Released Apr 4, 2017 · Penguin
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Much Ado About Nothing is a lighthearted Shakespearean comedy centered on witty banter, romance, and self-discovery rather than dark themes. The language and sexual references are mild by modern standards but reflect Early Modern English conventions; some archaic language may require reader maturity or annotation. The play rewards honesty, humility, and emotional growth, making it suitable for middle-to-high school students studying literature, though younger readers may benefit from a modern adaptation or guided reading.
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The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design The Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the indi... The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series, now in a dazzling new series design The Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans. Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used. Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967. With stunning new covers designed by Manuja Waldia, definitive texts, and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come. This edition of Much Ado About Nothing is edited with an introduction by Peter Holland. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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- Drama
- Not Diverse Characters
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- A mix driven
- Unloveable Characters
- Strong Character Development
- British
- classics
- Plot driven
- Librivox
- funny
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ISBN 9781101993675 · Penguin