The Merry Wives of Windsor

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The Merry Wives of Windsor is one of William Shakespeare’s liveliest comedies, believed to have been written around 1597. Unlike many of his plays set in distant or royal settings, this one takes place in a small English town, offering a humorous look at everyday life, marriage, jealousy, and social class.

subjects: Jealousy and Deception,  Marriage and Fidelity,  Social Satire

People: Sir John Falstaff,  Mistress Ford,  Doctor Caius,  Slender,  Fenton

Places: small English town

Times: 1597