An extraordinary heroine cures a dying king and wins the hand of the man she loves. But she quickly learns that it will take much more than a wedding to gain a husband.
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the play online
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For those having trouble keeping straight which ring went where and who slept with whom.
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Characters
Character descriptions and monologues from selected characters in wav and mp3 formats. |
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Tales from
Shakespeare version
Tales from Shakespeare was written by Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb in 1807 as a (highly euphemized) prose adaptation for children. |
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Production
History
Read about the play's many early script variations and its fluctuations in popularity. |
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Notable Productions
Cast lists and photos from some modern day productions. |
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The Source:
Giovanni Boccaccio
Read the original "bed-trick" plot as Boccaccio wrote it and Shakespeare read it. |
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