The Merry Wives of Windsor: Third Series by William Shakespeare

The Merry Wives of Windsor: Third Series

William Shakespeare

362 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play funny reflective medium-paced

Description

The Merry Wives of Windsor, Shakespeare's only thoroughly English comedy, created an archetypal literary figure in the shape of the devious, irrepressible John Falstaff. This stimulating new edition celebrates the play as a joyous exploration of l...

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Community Reviews Summary of 897 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
lighthearted 64%
challenging 17%
adventurous 14%
relaxing 8%
mysterious 5%
reflective 5%
tense 5%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 36%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 12% | N/A: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 20%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Average rating

3.38

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