"Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will" by William Shakespeare is a funny play set in the 1600's that spins a tale of love and confused identities. It follows Duke Orsino, who is head-over-heels for Countess Olivia, as well as Viola, who dresses as a man named Cesario adding to the complex entanglements. It all kicks off with Duke Orsino, moping around because Olivia won't give him the time of day, because she is busy missing her dead brother and not trying to find a husband. Then Viola washes ashore in Illyria after a shipwreck, assuming her twin, Sebastian, is gone forever. She then decides to disguise herself as a man to work for the Duke, who then sends her to try to win over Olivia. This sets the stage for a comedy powered by people not being who they seem and a love triangle that causes all sorts of confusion.
Twelfth Night; Or, What You Will
By William Shakespeare
Shipwrecks, disguises, and mistaken identities ignite a hilarious love triangle.
Summary
About the AuthorWilliam Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet and actor. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the "Bard of Avon". His extant works, including collaborations, consist of some 39 plays, 154 sonnets, three long narrative poems and a few other verses, some of uncertain authorship. His plays have been translated into every major living language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright. Shakespeare remains arguably the most influential writer in the English language, and his works continue to be studied and reinterpreted.
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