Iloiset Windsorin rouvat by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Translator Cajander, Paavo Emil, 1846-1913
Uniform Title The merry wives of Windsor. Finnish
Title Iloiset Windsorin rouvat
Note Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Merry_Wives_of_Windsor Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windsorin_iloiset_rouvat
Note Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Iloiset Windsorin rouvat" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written in the early 17th century. The story features characters such as Sir John Falstaff, an aging knight with humorous schemes, and highlights various couples as they navigate love and deception in the town of Windsor. This classic work combines elements of romance and farce, centering around themes of infidelity, social status, and the folly of pursuing affection without sincerity. At the start of the play, we are introduced to a lively trio consisting of a justice, a cousin, and a Welsh pastor, who engage in a humorous discussion about the character of Sir John Falstaff and their suspicions about his intentions towards women in town. Falstaff himself makes a dramatic entrance, quickly becoming embroiled in accusations concerning his conduct. The narrative sets the tone for a series of comedic misunderstandings and romantic entanglements, teetering on the brink of chaos, as characters like Mr. Paaso and Mrs. Virta are drawn into the antics surrounding Falstaff's attempts to woo both Mrs. Paaso and Mrs. Virta while navigating the suspicions and jealousies of their husbands. This clever interplay illuminates the absurdities of human relationships, which is characteristic of Shakespeare's comedic style. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Finnish
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Comedies
Subject Falstaff, John, Sir (Fictitious character) -- Drama
Subject Married women -- Drama
Subject Windsor (Berkshire, England) -- Drama
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