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 thatcombines 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
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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...
By:
William Shakespeare, David L. Stevenson Imprint: Signet Country of Publication: United States Dimensions:
Height: 172mm,
Width: 105mm,
Spine: 16mm
Weight: 113g ISBN:9780451526816 ISBN 10: 0451526813 Pages: 240 Publication Date:01 July 1998 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Other merchandise Publisher's Status: Active
Much Ado About Nothing - William Shakespeare - Edited by David L. Stevenson Charles Gildon: The Argument of ?Much Ado About Nothing? Lewis Carroll: A Letter to Ellen Terry George Bernard Shaw: Shakespeare?s Merry Gentlemen Donald A. Stauffer: From Shakespeare?s World of Images W. H. Auden: From The Dyer?s Hand Carol Thomas Neely: Broken Nuptials in ?Much Ado About Nothing? Sylvan Barnet: ?Much Ado About Nothing? on the StageNEWLY ADDED ESSAY: Robert Smallwood: Three Ways to Begin ?Much Ado About Nothing?
Reviews for Much Ado About Nothing
Praise for William Shakespeare: Complete Works: A feast of literary and historical information. --The Wall Street Journal