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Bestsellers 3

by Bideleux

Book Details

Publisher:New Editions
Published:2007-03
Pages:58
Format:BOOK
Language:en
ISBN:9789604033416

Reading Info

About This Book

Twelfth Night is one of Shakespeare's best-loved comedies. When twins Sebastian and Viola are shipwrecked in astorm, they believe each other to be dead. Their arrival ashore creates a drama of romantic love, disguise andmistaken identity.

Our Review

This classic Shakespearean comedy delivers timeless entertainment through the chaotic adventures of twins Sebastian and Viola, who are separated during a violent shipwreck and believe each other dead. Their parallel journeys create a whirlwind of romantic confusion, clever disguises, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity that keep the plot twisting until the final revelation. The play masterfully explores themes of love, gender, and self-discovery through witty dialogue and memorable characters who navigate the blurred lines between reality and performance.

What makes this comedy stand out is how Shakespeare transforms simple misunderstandings into profound commentary about human nature and social conventions. Readers who enjoy clever wordplay, complex romantic entanglements, and stories about identity will find themselves thoroughly engaged by the dual narratives that gradually converge toward resolution. The enduring appeal lies in watching these characters stumble toward truth through layers of deception, making this a perfect introduction to Shakespeare's genius for blending humor with heartfelt humanity.

Themes

Adventure stories

Subjects

Adventure stories