{"product_id":"the-merry-wives-of-windsor-9780451529961","title":"The Merry Wives of Windsor","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's comedy of love, jealousy, revenge, and merriment. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDisreputable Sir John Falstaff decides to seduce two wealthy married women to refill his dwindling coffers and soon finds himself outwitted by Mistress Ford and Mistress Page in this delightful, farcical comedy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- An overview of William Shakespeare's life, world, and theater\u003cbr\u003e- A special introduction to the play by the editor, William Green\u003cbr\u003e- A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived \u003ci\u003eThe Merry Wives of Windsor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Dramatic criticism from Northrop Frye, mark Van Doren, Herbert Whittaker, and others\u003cbr\u003e- A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of \u003ci\u003eThe Merry Wives of Windsor\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format\u003cbr\u003e- Recommended readings\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Shakespeare\u003c\/b\u003e (1564-1616) was a poet, playwright, and actor who is widely regarded as one of the most influential writers in the history of the English language. Often referred to as the Bard of Avon, Shakespeare's vast body of work includes comedic, tragic, and historical plays; poems; and 154 sonnets. His dramatic works have been translated into every major language and are performed more often than those of any other playwright.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Penguin Publishing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50917756698898,"sku":"9780451529961","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_253b1d02-3ac5-4611-8ca5-748bb1d11f96.jpg?v=1738869702","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-merry-wives-of-windsor-9780451529961","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}