All's Well That Ends Well (Folger Shakespeare Library)

All's Well That Ends Well (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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All's Well That Ends WellÂ from the Folger Shakespeare Library

Shakespeare'sÂ All's Well That Ends WellÂ 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 ofÂ All's Well That Ends WellÂ 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 ofÂ All's Well That Ends WellÂ in either the handy pocket-sized mass market paperback (ISBNÂ 978-0743484978)Â or Kindle edition (ASINÂ B014DXC08Y).
Country USA
Brand Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer Simon & Schuster
Binding Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber illustrations
ReleaseDate 2006-01-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780743484978

Country	USA
Brand	Simon & Schuster
Manufacturer	Simon & Schuster
Binding	Mass Market Paperback
ItemPartNumber	illustrations
ReleaseDate	2006-01-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780743484978

All's Well That Ends Well (Folger Shakespeare Library)

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