Le Jour des Rois by William Shakespeare
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
French
"Le Jour des Rois" by William Shakespeare is a comedy written in the early 17th century. The play revolves around themes of love, mistaken identity, and the complexity of relationships, particularly focusing on the characters Viola, who disguises herself as a man named Césario, and the Duke Orsino, who is in love with the beautiful Olivia. As vario...
of desire and deception. At the start of the play, we are introduced to Duke Orsino, who expresses his deep infatuation with Olivia, a noblewoman in mourning for her deceased brother. Meanwhile, Viola, having survived a shipwreck, arrives in Illyria and learns about Orsino's love for Olivia. Believing her brother has perished in the same wreck, she decides to disguise herself as a page named Césario and serves Orsino, carrying messages of love to Olivia. Simultaneously, we encounter a subplot involving Olivia’s household, which includes her uncle Sir Toby and the foolish Sir Andrew, who is smitten with Olivia but struggles to win her affection. The opening sets a vibrant tone filled with intrigue and comedic potential as romantic pursuits take unexpected turns. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Noah King
2 months agoWithout a doubt, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. Worth every second of your time.
Mason Garcia
2 months agoCompared to other books on this topic, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. A true masterpiece of its kind.
Nancy Thomas
3 weeks agoFor a digital edition, the depth of research presented here is truly commendable. One of the best books I've read this year.
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Thomas Lewis
1 week agoFrom the very first page, the character development is subtle yet leaves a lasting impact. Absolutely essential reading.