Love's Labour's Lost by William Shakespeare
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
English
"Love's Labour's Lost" by William Shakespeare is a comedic play written during the late 16th century. The play centers around the King of Navarre and his three companions, Berowne, Longaville, and Dumaine, who have sworn an oath to dedicate three years to study and avoid the company of women. However, their resolve is tested when the Princess of Fr...
of love and desire amidst their vows of celibacy. The opening of the play introduces us to the court of Navarre, where the King and his friends are discussing the significance of their oaths to scholarly pursuits and their intention to avoid distractions, particularly women. The King articulates a lofty vision for their intellectual community, while Berowne, with his sharp wit, humorously critiques the harshness of their vows. Directly, the rules set forth by the King, which include a ban on the presence of women in the court, are soon called into question with the impending arrival of the French Princess. The interplay of banter reveals the characters' personalities and establishes the comedic tension as they grapple with their earnest yet humorous commitments to both love and learning. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Christopher Lewis
5 months agoAt first glance, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
David Thomas
1 month agoIn my opinion, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. This book will stay with me for a long time.
Betty Sanchez
5 months agoI was pleasantly surprised because the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I learned so much from this.
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Donna Johnson
2 months agoI didn't expect much, but the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.