The title's play on words references the secrets and trickery that form the backbone of the play's comedy, intrigue, and action. Through "noting" (sounding like "nothing" and meaning gossip, rumour, overhearing), Benedick and Beatrice are tricked into confessing their love for each other, and Claudio is tricked into believing that Hero is not a maiden (virgin). First Folio Cards Collection Box Set PLAYS. The second, between Claudio's friend Benedick and Hero's cousin Beatrice, takes centre stage as the play continues, with both characters' wit and banter providing much of the humour. The first, between Claudio and Hero, is nearly scuppered by the accusations of the villain, Don John. From Wikisource < Shakespeare - First Folio facsimile (1910) Jump to navigation Jump to search. The play is set in Messina and revolves around two romantic pairings that emerge when a group of soldiers arrives in the town. Shakespeare - First Folio facsimile (1910)/Much adoe about Nothing. The latter is set right (somewhat inadvertently). The play was included in the First Folio, published in 1623. First published in 1600, it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter of. The title page from the first quarto edition of Much Adoe About Nothing, printed in 1600Ĭlose ▲ John Gielgud as Benedick in a 1959 production One of Shakespeares First Folio plays published in 1623, the comedy is thought to have been written in 1599. Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare thought to have been written in 15. Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare.
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