Twelfth Night or, What You Will
Twelfth Night or, What You Will by William Shakespeare is a 2nd Revised edition published by Penguin Publishing Group on April 1, 1998. This edition presents Shakespeare’s comedy centered around romantic folly and mistaken identities, featuring a love triangle involving Orsino, the Duke of Illyria; Olivia, the countess he desires; and Viola, who disguises herself as a man and complicates their relationships.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to love and identity within the play. This edition includes an overview of Shakespeare’s life and theater, an introduction by editor Herschel Baker, and selections from Barnabe Rich’s work, which served as a source for the play. Additionally, it features dramatic criticism from notable figures and a comprehensive history of stage and screen adaptations. With 272 pages, this English-language edition is designed for clarity and readability, making it a valuable resource for those interested in drama and the performing arts.
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The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare’s comedy of lovers misled.
Romantic folly and false identites abound as an unusual love triangle takes the stage in this play about Orsino, the infatuated Duke of Illyria; Olivia, the countess he pursues; and Viola, the woman disguised as a man who comes between them.
This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:
• An overview of Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater
• A special introduction to the play by the editor, Herschel Baker
• Selections from Barnabe Rich, Of Apolonius and Silla, the source from which Shakespeare derived Twelfth Night
• Dramatic criticism from Samuel Johnson, William Hazlitt, Charles Lamb, and others
• A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions
• Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text
• And more…
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