
The Merry Wives of Windsor
In the bustling market town of Windsor, a pompous knight‑in‑shining‑armor named Falstaff arrives with two very different schemes. He hopes to win the hand of the wealthy Miss Anne Page by courting her rival, Mistress Ford, at the same time, hoping each will think she alone has his favor. The clever wives of Windsor, aware of his double‑dealing, join forces to turn his swagger into a comedy of errors, plotting a series of playful tricks that keep him perpetually off‑balance.
The drama unfolds with rapid, razor‑sharp dialogue and a parade of memorable townfolk—shrewd Justice Shallow, the earnest young Page, and a host of scheming servants—all eager to outwit one another. As misunderstandings mount, the audience is treated to a lively portrait of love, ambition, and social maneuvering that feels both timeless and delightfully local. Listeners will relish the quick‑witted banter and the vivid sense of a community united in good‑natured mischief.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (122K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Nov 1, 1997
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
The defining voice of English drama, he transformed the stage with unforgettable characters, bold language, and stories that still feel strikingly modern. His work spans comedy, tragedy, history, poetry, and some of the most quoted writing in the English language.
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