Shakespeare A to Z | Merry Wives of Windsor, The
Among Shakespeare’s comedies, The Merry Wives of Windsor is notable for its detailed portrayal of Elizabethan country life. Although the play is considered by many scholars to be one of Shakespeare’s lesser works, it has remained popular with audiences for centuries because of its delightful characters and its broad physical comedy.
PLOT SUMMARY. The action focuses on the efforts of Sir John Falstaff, a scheming old knight, to seduce Mistress Page and Mistress Ford in the hope of gaining access to their husbands’ money. Outraged by Falstaff’s audacity, the women...
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