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Much Ado About Nothing

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Stevenson

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Stevenson

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Stevenson

By William Shakespeare
Edited by David Stevenson

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    About Much Ado About Nothing

    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 that combines 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
    • 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…

    About Much Ado About Nothing

    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 that combines 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
    • 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…

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    Henry VIII
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    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    About William Shakespeare

    William Shakespeare (1564–1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare’s vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems;… More about William Shakespeare

    Product Details

    Category: Performing Arts | Nonfiction Classics

    Mass Market Paperback | $5.95
    Published by Signet
    Jul 01, 1998 | 240 Pages | 4-3/16 x 6-3/4 | ISBN 9780451526816

    Category: Performing Arts | Nonfiction Classics

    Ebook | $4.99
    Published by Signet
    Jul 01, 1998 | 240 Pages | ISBN 9781101142288

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    Table Of Contents

    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 Stage

    NEWLY ADDED ESSAY:
    Robert Smallwood: Three Ways to Begin ?Much Ado About Nothing?

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