The Merry Wives Of Windsor (1922) - George Van Santvoord - Bog

""The Merry Wives of Windsor"" is a comedic play written by William Shakespeare, and this particular edition was published in 1922 and edited by George Van Santvoord. The play takes place in the town of Windsor and follows the misadventures of Sir John Falstaff, a rogue who attempts to seduce two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in order to gain access to their husbands' wealth. However, the women are not easily fooled and instead plot their revenge on Falstaff. Alongside this main plot, there are various subplots involving other characters in the town, including a young couple in love and a group of townspeople who plan a prank on a local parson. The play is known for its witty dialogue and humorous situations, and this edition includes annotations and commentary by Van Santvoord to provide additional context and insight into the play.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.