Twelfth Night

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Separated from her twin brother after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy in order to serve the Duke of Illyria. But when she attempts to woo a countess on behalf of her master, Viola is stunned to find herself the object of his beloved’s affections.

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ISBN: 9780141396446 Author: Shakespeare, William Publisher: PENGUIN POPULAR CLASSICS Publication Date: 25th June 2015 Imprint: Penguin Classics Cover: Paperback Dewey: 822.33 (edition:23) Pages: lxxv, 156 Language: English Edition: New edition Readership: General - Trade / Code: K Category: Subject:

‘If music be the food of love, play on,
Give me excess of it’

Separated from her twin brother Sebastian after a shipwreck, Viola disguises herself as a boy to serve the Duke Orsino. Wooing a countess on his behalf, she is stunned to find herself the object of her affections. Amorous intrigues, practical jokes, sexual confusion and riotous disorder ensue in this lyrical, hugely popular romantic comedy, which shows both the delights and the perils of desire.

Used and Recommended by the National Theatre

General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited by M. M. Mahood
Introduction by Michael Dobson

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