Much Ado About Nothing
William Shakespeare
Illustrated by John Gilbert
13 June 2019
9781509889778Synopsis
Comedy and tragedy intertwine when two very different couples fall in and out of love in Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing.
Part of the Macmillan Collector’s Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction from Professor Tiffany Stern.
Whilst Beatrice and Benedick both despise love, exchanging insults and mockery rather than vows, for Hero and Claudio it is love at first sight. But as their marriage preparations begin, so too do Don John’s dirty tricks. Can his scheming get in the way of true love? And can an elaborate plan to bring fiery Beatrice and cynical Benedick closer together really come off? In Much Ado About Nothing, one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays, nothing is quite what it seems.
Shakespeare’s voice rings down the ages, and, as with innumerable other human matters, we would do well to listen to itIndependent
When I read Shakespeare I am struck with wonder that such trivial people should muse and thunder in such lovely languageD. H. Lawrence
The remarkable thing about Shakespeare is that he is really very goodRobert Graves
