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A revised edition of the Arden Third Series play, edited by leading scholar Claire McEachern.

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Much Ado About Nothing presents a battle of the sexes in more ways than one: as both a lightning-fast skirmish of wits between two famously disputatious lovers, and a near-deadly conflict built on conventions of gender and male rivalry.

Claire McEachern´s new introduction brings this best-seller right up to date, analysing recent developments in criticism and the latest productions of this comedy.

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List of illustrations
General editors´ preface
Preface
Introduction
Much Ado About Nothing
Appendix
Abbreviations and References
Index

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Claire McEachern´s revised edition of Much Ado about Nothing updates the original introductory material with incisive discussions of gender dynamics, formal and structural characteristics, and stage history. Studies in English Literature 1500-1900

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Shakespeare, William
William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time.

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