Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a classic work published by Penguin Books in 1994. This new edition spans 126 pages and is presented in English. The play follows Viola, who, after being separated from her twin brother Sebastian in a shipwreck, disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke of Illyria. As she navigates her new identity, she becomes entangled in a complex web of love and mistaken identities.

Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as love and deception within the narrative. The story delves into Viola’s unexpected position as the object of affection for the countess she is meant to woo on behalf of the Duke. This edition of Twelfth Night invites readers to engage with Shakespeare’s intricate character dynamics and the comedic elements that arise from the misunderstandings and disguises that define the play.