Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare
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"Much Ado about Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written in 1598 and 1599. Set in Messina, the play follows two romantic pairings when soldiers arrive in town. Claudio and Hero's courtship faces sabotage from the villain Don John, while Benedick and Beatrice engage in witty banter, both sworn enemies of love. Through gossip and trickery, schemes unfold that threaten to destroy reputations and relationships. The play weaves deception, humor, and
romance as characters navigate the fine line between nothing and noting. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | Much Ado about Nothing |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Much_Ado_About_Nothing |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Comedy plays |
| Subject | Rejection (Psychology) -- Drama |
| Subject | Conspiracies -- Drama |
| Subject | Courtship -- Drama |
| Subject | Messina (Italy) -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 1118 |
| Release Date | Nov 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 735 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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