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Ordering Books for Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare
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Notes About The Literary Touchstone Classics Edition of Twelfth Night
We think the Literary Touchstone Classic edition of Twelfth Night is the best for classroom use. These affordable editions of beloved works are designed by former educators with the needs of both teachers and students in mind.
To help students fully understand the classic work they're studying, every Literary Touchstone Classic includes pre-reading notes that cite important aspects of the text that students should examine and question while reading. Each book also contains an extensive vocabulary list and a glossary that explains unfamiliar allusions and challenging passages.
If you're looking for books that will last for years, Literary Touchstone Classics fit the bill. Sturdy bindings and high-quality paper ensure they'll hold up to repeated use, and they're made in the U.S.A.
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About the Book Twelfth Night
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare is a classic comedy that intertwines themes of love, identity, and festivity.
In the fictional kingdom of Illyria, the nobleman Orsino pines for the love of Lady Olivia, who is in mourning for her brother and rejects all suitors. Meanwhile, Viola is shipwrecked on Illyria’s shores and, believing her twin brother Sebastian to be dead, disguises herself as a man named Cesario to serve Duke Orsino.
As Cesario, Viola becomes Orsino’s page and is sent to court Olivia on his behalf. However, Olivia falls for Cesario, unaware of Viola’s true identity. This creates a love triangle: Viola loves Orsino, Orsino loves Olivia, and Olivia loves Cesario.
The subplot features Olivia’s rowdy uncle, Sir Toby; his friend, Sir Andrew; her witty maid, Maria; the clown Feste; and the puritanical steward Malvolio. A prank by Maria leads Malvolio to believe Olivia loves him, causing him to behave oddly and be deemed mad.
Sebastian, who is alive, arrives in Illyria with his friend Antonio. Mistaken identities lead to further comedic situations until the twins are reunited, and the truth is revealed. The play concludes with the resolution of the love entanglements and marriages.
Twelfth Night is celebrated for its humorous take on the fluidity of gender roles and the unpredictable nature of love, set against the backdrop of a festive, carnival-like atmosphere.
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