Publisher's Synopsis
The Merry Wives of Windsor is a play written by William Shakespeare, which was first published in 1602. This particular edition of the play was published in 1922 and is edited by George Van Santvoord. The play is a comedic tale that follows the story of Sir John Falstaff, a character who appears in several of Shakespeare's plays. In this play, Falstaff attempts to seduce two married women, Mistress Page and Mistress Ford, in order to gain access to their husbands' wealth. However, the women are not easily fooled and they devise a plan to teach Falstaff a lesson. The play is set in the town of Windsor, England, and features a variety of colorful characters, including the jealous husbands, a young couple in love, and a group of townspeople who get caught up in the mischief. The Merry Wives of Windsor is known for its witty dialogue, physical comedy, and lively characters. It is a popular play in the Shakespearean canon and has been adapted into various forms of media, including operas, films, and television shows. This edition of the play includes notes and commentary from the editor, as well as an introduction that provides historical and literary context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
