Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title Love's Labour's Lost
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #100
Summary "Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written in the late 16th century. The narrative revolves around the King of Navarre and his three companions—Berowne, Longaville, and Dumain—who vow to abstain from the company of women for three years in order to dedicate themselves to academic study. However, their plans are quickly challenged when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive, forcing the men to confront their desires and the absurdity of their oaths. At the start of the play, we are introduced to the King and his lords who are discussing their commitment to a life of study and their accompanying vow to avoid women. Berowne expresses skepticism about the visit of the Princess, knowing it contradicts their oath, while the others attempt to justify their pledge. As they navigate their resolve, the comedic tension builds around the characters’ growing attraction to the visiting ladies. The dialogues are filled with witty wordplay and clever banter, setting the tone for a delightful exploration of love, friendship, and the folly of human intentions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Courts and courtiers -- Drama
Subject Princesses -- Drama
Subject Navarre (Kingdom) -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1774
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 23, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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