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Like so many of Shakespeare's comedies, this one centres on mistaken identity. The leading character, Viola, is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria. She loses contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes dead. She masquerades as a young pa...
More >Like so many of Shakespeare's comedies, this one centres on mistaken identity. The leading character, Viola, is shipwrecked on the shores of Illyria. She loses contact with her twin brother, Sebastian, whom she believes dead. She masquerades as a young page under the name Cesario and enters the service of Duke Orsino. Orsino is in love with the bereaved Lady Olivia, whose brother has recently died, and decides to use "Cesario" as an intermediary. Olivia, believing Viola to be a man, falls in love with this handsome and eloquent messenger. Viola, in turn, has fallen in love with the Duke, who also believes Viola is a man, and who regards her as his confidant.
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| File Size | 535.62 KB |
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| Publisher | CONNECT eBooks Classics
Sony CONNECT Inc. |
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| eBook ISBN | 9781434000187 |
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| eBook List Price | $ 1.99 |
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William Shakespeare
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE was born at Stratford upon Avon in April, 1564. He was the third child, and eldest son, of John Shakespeare and Mary Arden. His father was one of the most prosperous men of Stratford, who held in turn the chief offices in the town. His mother was of gentle bi...
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