
In the bustling town of Windsor, the retired knight Sir John Falstaff, ever the lover of good food and good company, decides that his golden years are the perfect time to chase romance. He sets his sights on two of the town’s most respected women—Mrs. Ford and Mrs. Page—believing their marital bliss will make them easy prey. His swagger and false bravado quickly draw the attention of a colourful cast of servants, judges and meddling relatives.
Unbeknownst to Falstaff, the two wives are far from naïve; they enlist the help of their clever daughters and loyal household staff to turn his schemes upside down. Through a series of witty letters, disguises and staged encounters, they stage a playful battle of wits that keeps the audience laughing at every turn. The result is a lively comedy of misunderstandings that celebrates cleverness, loyalty and the joy of out‑smarting a boastful rogue.
Language
ca
Duration
~2 hours (146K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-11-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1564–1616
Often called the greatest writer in the English language, this English playwright and poet created dramas and verses that still feel alive on the page and stage. His stories of ambition, love, jealousy, power, and loss continue to speak to readers centuries later.
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