
Shakespeare's Greatest Comedies
A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, Twelfth N
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Shakespearean comedies are defined by their humorous writing, their satire, the often-tangled romances, disguises and deceptions, and a thoughtful "fool" who is often the bearer of the smartest lines in the plays. Most of the time, there is also at least one (or two, or three, or four) weddings that tie the entire plot together in a neat package just in the nick of time. These conventions are iconic in the genre, and are what gave Shakespeare's comedies their place in the literary canon.
This collection of the best of Shakespeare's comedies includes:
• A Midsummer's Night's Dream
• The Merchant of Venice
• Much Ado About Nothing
• As You Like It
• Twelfth Night
• The Tempest