Much Ado About Nothing (Signet Classics)

Shakespeare, William

ISBN 10: 0451526813 / ISBN 13: 9780451526816

Published by Signet, 1998

Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00097157132

Synopsis:

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 the Author: 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; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Much Ado About Nothing (Signet Classics)
Publisher: Signet
Publication Date: 1998
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good