Set in france and italy, alls well that ends well is a story of onesided romance, based on a tale from boccaccios the decameron. Shakespeares alls well that ends well is the story of its heroine, helen, more so than the story of bertram, for whose love she yearns. The first edition of the novel was published in 1602, and was written by william shakespeare. The text is identical with all s well that ends well from the arden shakespeare collection. Alls well that ends well, william shakespeare alls well that ends well is a play by william shakespeare. Yet alls well that ends well remains one of shakespeare s less popular plays, neither widely studied nor staged. Meanwhile, even as bertram takes part in what he believes to be an adulterous affair, shakespeare begins his halfhearted rehabilitation of the hero. Summary of alls well that ends well shakespeare birthplace trust. Find out more about the lengths a scorned bride will go to win the love of her. Alls well that ends well book by william shakespeare.
Only into the bitterest depths of irony and nihilism, apparently. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare penguin. Set in france and italy, all s well that ends well is a story of onesided romance, based on a tale from home categories recent authors lists series collections donate about contact f. Early in 1596, william shakespeare, in his fathers name, applied to the college of heralds for a coat of arms. Alls well that ends well is one of the shakespeare s problem comedies. Books go search todays deals best sellers find a gift customer service new. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare books. All s well that ends well by william shakespeare, a free text and ebook for easy online reading, study, and reference. Buy all s well that ends well by william shakespeare online at alibris. Bertram obliges, then quickly flees to italy to engage in war, hoping for death to avoid marriage. Sparknotes is here for you with everything you need to ace or.
Alls well that ends well is part of the problem play trilogy that followed soon after the danish princes demise and malvolios humiliation, and it appears on the surface to be less twisted than both troilus and cressida and measure for measure. But there is a memorable message written throughout it. Alls well that ends well, free pdf, ebook global grey. Editions of alls well that ends well by william shakespeare. Although positive proof is lacking, there is reason to believe that the heralds granted this request, for in 1599, shakespeare again made application for the. Free download or read online alls well that ends well pdf epub book. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare alibris. Alls well that ends well sparknotes literature guide by. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare free ebook. A complete summary of william shakespeares play, alls well that ends well.
Alls well that ends well is a play by william shakespeare that was first performed in 1741. Ostensibly a comedy, the play also has fairy tale elements, as it focuses on helena, a virtuous orphan, who loves bertram, the haughty son of her protectress, the countess of rousillon. The oxford shakespeare oxford worlds classics 9780199537129. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare goodreads. Helen wins bertram as her husband despite his lack of interest and higher social standing, but she finds little happiness in the victory as he shuns, deserts, and attempts to betray her. Braunmuller and stephen orgel the legendary pelican shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned shakespeareans. All ends happily, thanks to his incompetent assassins and the lucky discoveries of the bungling constable dogberry. Alls well that ends well arkangel complete shakespeare. Alls well that ends well a dark comedy this play concerns a maid, helena, who cures the king of france of a disease, then asks for lord bertrams hand in marriage. Pdf alls well that ends well book by william shakespeare. Despite its optimistic title, shakespeare s all s well that ends well has often been considered a problem play. About alls well that ends well a young man married is a man thats marrd. Enter countess, lafeu, and clown lafeu no, no, no, your son was misled with a snipttaffeta fellow there, whose villanous saffron would have made all the unbaked and doughy youth of a nation in.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors picks, and more. Helen wins bertram as her husband despite his lack of interest and higher social standing, but she finds little happiness in the. In a sense, since bertram must be united with helen at the plays end, a scapegoat is needed for his crimesand parolles, who is certainly a sufficiently unpleasant character, becomes the. Our earliest copy of the play appears in the folio of 1623, seven years after shakespeare s death, so. William shakespeare 1564 1616 despite its optimistic title, shakespeare s all s well that ends well has often been considered a problem play. It provides a thorough exploration of the plays plot, characters and main themes, including old. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read all s well that ends well. William shakespeare 15641616 despite its optimistic title, shakespeares alls well that ends well has often been considered a problem play. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 336 pages and is available in paperback format. Alls well that ends well version 2 william shakespeare 1564 1616 a fairy tale with real life consequences, alls well that ends well concerns a pooe physicians daughter who goes to paris to heal the king and asks of him a husband. Central to the play, one of shakespeare s bestloved comedies, are beatrice and benedick, masters of wit and sworn foes to marriage until a plot is hatched to bring them together. Interesting how shakespeare popularized this idiom as an oftused expression with the plays title.
Alls well that ends well royal shakespeare company. Alls well that ends well quiz that tests what you know about important details and events in the book. Alls well that ends well 93 by shakespeare, william paperback 2009 paperback january 1, 2009 by shakespeare author 3. Alls well that ends well is a play by william shakespeare, published in the first folio in 1623, where it is listed among the comedies. The date of composition for all s well that ends well is uncertain. The acclaimed pelican shakespeare series edited by a. All s well that ends well quiz that tests what you know about important details and events in the book. Verkoop door partner van mayflower bookshop leiden. All s well that ends well ebook written by william shakespeare. William shakespeare lived between 15521616, but his work endures and is enjoyed the world over. Addison wesley longman limited new swan shakespeare, 1986. All s well that ends well 9781286048566 by shakespeare, william and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare book. Shakespeare probably wrote this play between 1604 and 1605.
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Alls well that ends well by william shakespeare paperback september 15, 2017 by william shakespeare shakespeare author. Indeed, the first recorded performance is not until 1741, and even on the rare occasions when it was performed it wasnt really staged at all, at least in its original form, since it was repackaged as a farce with parolles as. Shakespeares alls well that ends well is the story of its heroine, helen, more so than. Alls well that ends well eminent shakespearean scholars jonathan bate and eric rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this classic play about gender, desire, and sexual love. Alls well that ends well 93 by shakespeare, william. Helena is sent home to the countess, and receives a letter from bertram informing her that he will never be her true spouse unless she can get his family ring from his finger, and become. Alls well that ends well pelican shakespeare series by.