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Much Ado About Nothing

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Classics Fiction Romance

by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Gail Kern Paster, Robert Jackson

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4.06 (175.6K ratings)
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description 246 pages

Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Gail Kern Paster, Robert Jackson holds a highly rated rating of 4.06 out of 5, based on 175.6K reader ratings. First published in 1598. The book spans 246 pages.

About Much Ado About Nothing

In Much Ado About Nothing, Shakespeare includes two quite different stories of romantic love. Hero and Claudio fall in love almost at first sight, but an outsider, Don John, strikes out at their happiness. Beatrice and Benedick are kept apart by pride and mutual antagonism until others decide to play Cupid.

Detail Value
Author William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Gail Kern Paster, Robert Jackson
Published 1598
Pages 246
Genres Classics, Fiction, Romance
Average Rating 4.06 / 5.00
Total Ratings 175,616

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

4.1
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175.6K ratings
With a rating of 4.06, Much Ado About Nothing is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs on par. With 175.6K ratings, it is among the most reviewed books in its category.

How It Compares

4.06
This Book
4.03
Romance Average
4.17
Global Average

Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance. Its primary genre classification is Romance.

Is Much Ado About Nothing worth reading?

Based on 175.6K reader ratings, Much Ado About Nothing has an average score of 4.06 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.

How many pages is Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing has 246 pages.

Who wrote Much Ado About Nothing?

Much Ado About Nothing was written by William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat, Paul Werstine, Gail Kern Paster, Robert Jackson. It was first published in 1598.

What is the ISBN for Much Ado About Nothing?

The ISBN-13 for Much Ado About Nothing is 9780743482750.0.

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