Merry Wives of Windsor (e-bog) af Shakespeare, William
Shakespeare, William (forfatter)

Merry Wives of Windsor e-bog

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In need of money, the fat and foolish Falstaff devises a scheme to seduce two married women and steal their husbands' wealth. By talking to each other, however, the wives soon discover his plan and begin to plot their own revenge. Relentlessly inventive, this comic humiliation of a foolish would-be seducer is a lively, compelling and ultimately joyous celebration of the all-conquering power of ...
E-bog 74,45 DKK
Forfattere Shakespeare, William (forfatter), Richardson, Catherine (introduktion)
Forlag Penguin
Udgivet 29 september 2005
Længde 256 sider
Genrer Classic and pre-20th century plays
Sprog English
Format epub
Beskyttelse LCP
ISBN 9780141961538
In need of money, the fat and foolish Falstaff devises a scheme to seduce two married women and steal their husbands' wealth. By talking to each other, however, the wives soon discover his plan and begin to plot their own revenge. Relentlessly inventive, this comic humiliation of a foolish would-be seducer is a lively, compelling and ultimately joyous celebration of the all-conquering power of laughter.This book includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Merry Wives of Windsor, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.