** "The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a funny story that takes place in the late 1500s and is about the silly things that happen when Sir John Falstaff tries to charm two rich, married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. This leads to lots of funny mix-ups and plans. The play is funny because of the wives, who are happy and sneaky, and their confused husbands. Early in the story, we meet people like Justice Shallow, Sir Hugh Evans, and the troublemaker Sir John Falstaff. They talk about what's happening in their town, weddings that are coming up, and what different characters are planning or complaining about. As these people get together, we see that Falstaff is trying to get close to the wives of two important men. The town feels lively and funny, suggesting there will be love and tricks throughout the play, and shows how Shakespeare can write clever talks with interesting stories. **
The Merry Wives of Windsor
By William Shakespeare
** Two clever wives outsmart a money-seeking knight through a series of hilarious pranks and disguises.
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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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