The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare

The Merry Wives of Windsor

William Shakespeare

256 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play funny reflective medium-paced

Description

William Shakespeare's comic encore for one of his best-loved characters - the rascally Falstaff from Henry IV and Henry V - The Merry Wives of Windsor is edited by G.R. Hibbard with an introduction by Catherine Richardson in Penguin Shakespeare. '...

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Community Reviews Summary of 888 reviews

Moods

funny 96%
lighthearted 65%
adventurous 15%
challenging 15%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 6%
reflective 6%
tense 6%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 35%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 30% | Character: 8% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 73% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.38

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