The Merry Wives of Windsor

Author: Shakespeare, William

Synopsis:

In the lively town of Windsor, a mischievous knight named Sir John Falstaff hatches a plan to seduce two wealthy married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, in order to gain access to their husbands' fortunes. Little does he know, these clever and resourceful women are not to be trifled with. As Falstaff's scheme unravels, the townspeople of Windsor find themselves entangled in a web of hilarious misunderstandings, secret rendezvous, and uproarious disguises. Will Falstaff's devious plot be exposed, or will the merry wives of Windsor outwit him at his own game?

Genres: Comedy, Farce

Themes: Love and marriage, deception and trickery, social class and status

Subjects:

Read on Gutenberg

Book Cover

Back to Homepage