The Merry Wives Of Windsor

The Merry Wives Of Windsor
by William Shakespeare

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At the request of the Queen, Shakespeare wrought this farce starring Sir John Falstaff of his HENRY IV plays, here transplanted from the fifteenth to the sixteenth century, where he attempts to seduce two wealthy married women who are a bit too smart for him. Director Clive Brill has orchestrated a rousing production that concentrates on clarity. Though a trifle short on personality, this is a delightful addition to Arkangel's series of the complete, uncut Shakespeare plays. Y.R. © AudioFile 2002, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

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Shal. Come Coz, come Coz, we stay for you: a word with you Coz: marry this, Coz: there is as 'twere a tender, a kinde of tender, made a farre-off by Sir Hugh here: doe you vnderstand me?

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Shal. Come Coz, come Coz, we stay for you: a word with you Coz: marry this, Coz: there is as 'twere a tender, a kinde of tender, made a farre-off by Sir Hugh here: doe you vnderstand me?

The Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature
Comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, produced about 1600-01 and published in a quarto edition in 1602. Shakespeare used the character of Falstaff, who appears in his historical drama Henry IV, in this play. After Falstaff meets Mistresses Page and Ford, two married women said to control their own financial affairs, he writes identical love letters to each of them, never imagining that they will compare notes. When they do, they vow to trick Falstaff. In a climactic scene, Falstaff appears in a silly costume, complete with stag's horns, expecting an assignation--but the women and their husbands have arranged for a group of friends, including the Pages' daughter, all in witch and fairy costumes, to frighten and tease him. All identities are revealed at the end, and in an atmosphere of good humor Falstaff is forgiven.

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