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Much Ado About Nothing
by William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616)

Type of Work:

Romantic comedy

Setting

Messina, Italy; sixteenth century

Principal Characters

Don Pedro, Prince of Arragon
Don John, his jealous brother
Clatidio, a young Florentine lord loyal to Don Pedro
Benedick, a witty bachelor and another ally of Pedro
Leonato, governor of Messina
Hero, Leonato's daughter
Beatrice, Hero's cousin, also known for her sharp wit
Borachio, aide to Don John

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