Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

Twelfth Night

William Shakespeare

Start Publishing LLC · Paperback · April 1, 2013

A delightfully comic tale of mistaken identities revolves around the physical likeness between Sebastian and his twin sister Viola, each of whom, when separated after a shipwreck, believes the other to be dead.

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Who it’s for
Mistaken identities give this Shakespeare comedy its lively, playful spark.
Genres
Shakespeare, Comedy, British & Irish Plays
Published
Start Publishing LLC, April 1, 2013

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About this book

A delightfully comic tale of mistaken identities revolves around the physical likeness between Sebastian and his twin sister Viola, each of whom, when separated after a shipwreck, believes the other to be dead. Filled with superb comedy, this entertaining masterpiece remains one of Shakespeare's most popular and performed comedies.

Comic Doubles

Mistaken identities give this Shakespeare comedy its lively, playful spark.

Come here for

  • Twin likenesses and mistaken identities
  • Playful comic confusion with a theatrical feel

Expect

  • Comedy built around two separated twins
  • A classic whose appeal is rooted in superb comedy

Where it sits

Shakespeare97%
Comedy87%
British & Irish Plays63%

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Publisher categories

  • Shakespeare
  • Book Notes & Summaries
Authors
William Shakespeare
Publisher
Start Publishing LLC
Published
April 1, 2013
Format
Paperback
Reading lane
Shakespeare