All's Well That Ends Well (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well is the story of its heroine, Helen, more so than the story of Bertram, for whose love she yearns. Helen wins Bertram as her husband despite his lack of interest and higher social standing, but she finds little happiness in the victory as he shuns, deserts, and attempts to betray her.
The play suggests some sympathy for Bertram. As a ward to the French king, he must remain at court while his friends go off to war and glory. When Helen cures the King, he makes Bertram available to her. To exert any control over his life, Bertram goes to war in Italy.
Helen then takes the initiative in furthering their marriage, undertaking an arduous journey and a daring trick. Few today, however, see a fairy-tale ending.
The authoritative edition of All's Well That Ends Well from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play's famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
Essay by David McCandless
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
Enjoy this Folger edition of All's Well That Ends Well in either the handy pocket-sized mass market paperback (ISBN 978-0743484978) or Kindle edition (ASIN B014DXC08Y).
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Meine Contemporary Romance
BERTRAM Undone, and forfeited to cares forever! PAROLLES What’s the matter, sweetheart? BERTRAM Although before the solemn priest I have sworn, I will not bed her. PAROLLES What, what, sweetheart? BERTRAM O my Parolles, they have married me! Eine amüsante Geschichte, nicht schlecht, hat Spaß gemacht es zu lesen.
Helena wants to marry Bertram but he wants to go the king to be sended to the war as a soldier. Meanwhile the king is ill but Helena promise to have something to heal him. It's an interesting drama. Really weird but it is Shakespeare and he is the best to describe scenes between a king and a maid. I love Shakespeare. Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. oh, and put a ring on. Maybe it is of the kings, or from Bertram.
Description
Shakespeare's All's Well That Ends Well is the story of its heroine, Helen, more so than the story of Bertram, for whose love she yearns. Helen wins Bertram as her husband despite his lack of interest and higher social standing, but she finds little happiness in the victory as he shuns, deserts, and attempts to betray her.
The play suggests some sympathy for Bertram. As a ward to the French king, he must remain at court while his friends go off to war and glory. When Helen cures the King, he makes Bertram available to her. To exert any control over his life, Bertram goes to war in Italy.
Helen then takes the initiative in furthering their marriage, undertaking an arduous journey and a daring trick. Few today, however, see a fairy-tale ending.
The authoritative edition of All's Well That Ends Well from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers, includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
-Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
-Scene-by-scene plot summaries
-A key to the play's famous lines and phrases
-An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
-An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
-Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
-An annotated guide to further reading
Essay by David McCandless
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.
Enjoy this Folger edition of All's Well That Ends Well in either the handy pocket-sized mass market paperback (ISBN 978-0743484978) or Kindle edition (ASIN B014DXC08Y).
Book Information
Posts
Meine Contemporary Romance
BERTRAM Undone, and forfeited to cares forever! PAROLLES What’s the matter, sweetheart? BERTRAM Although before the solemn priest I have sworn, I will not bed her. PAROLLES What, what, sweetheart? BERTRAM O my Parolles, they have married me! Eine amüsante Geschichte, nicht schlecht, hat Spaß gemacht es zu lesen.
Helena wants to marry Bertram but he wants to go the king to be sended to the war as a soldier. Meanwhile the king is ill but Helena promise to have something to heal him. It's an interesting drama. Really weird but it is Shakespeare and he is the best to describe scenes between a king and a maid. I love Shakespeare. Love all, trust a few, do wrong to none. oh, and put a ring on. Maybe it is of the kings, or from Bertram.