The Merry Wives of WindsorWilliam Shakespeare
The Merry Wives of Windsor
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Original author: William Shakespeare
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"The Merry Wives of Windsor" by William Shakespeare is a comedy first published in 1602. The aging, penniless Sir John Falstaff attempts to seduce two wealthy married women for financial gain, but they discover his scheme and turn the tables on him. Meanwhile, three suitors compete for the hand of Anne Page. Through a series of elaborate tricks and disguises, the clever wives repeatedly humiliate Falstaff while navigating jealous husbands and romantic intrigue in Elizabethan Windsor.
The Merry Wives of Windsor, by William Shakespeare. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #1116.
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