All's well that ends well
Shakespeare, William, 1564-16162015
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Classified as one of William Shakespeare's 'problem plays' for its unique mix of comedy and tragedy, All's Well that Ends Well is a masterpiece of irony and subtle wit. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by Barbara Everett with an introduction by Janette Dillon. 'All's well that ends well; still the fine's the crown whatever the course, the end is the renown' Helena, physician's daughter of humble birth, cures the King of France, and in return is promised the hand of any nobleman she wishes. But the man she chooses, the proud young Bertram, count of Rosillion, flees to Florence, refusing to consent to the forced marriage unless Helena can pass two seemingly impossible tests. But with the help of the virginal Diana and her mother, Helena uses her wits and wiles to coerce Bertram into submission. Depicting the triumph of trickery over youthful arrogance, All's Well that Ends Well is among Shakespeare's darkest romantic comedies, yet it remains a powerful tribute to the strength of love.
Main title:
All's well that ends well / by William Shakespeare ; edited with a commentary Barbara Everett and with an introduction by Janette Dillon.
Author:
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616Everett, Barbara, (Lecturer in English), editorDillon, Janette, 1953-, author of introduction, etc
Imprint:
London : Penguin Books, 2015.©1970
Collation:
lxxvii, 184 pages ; 20 cm.
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Notes:
Previous edition: 2005.Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
9780141396262 (paperback)
Dewey class:
822.33
Language:
English
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BRN:
369470
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Nonfiction | 822.33 ALL | Available |