Twelfth Night
by William Shakespeare
Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare holds a well received rating of 3.97 out of 5, based on 119.6K reader ratings. First published in 1601. The book spans 272 pages.
About Twelfth Night
Named for the twelfth night after Christmas, the end of the Christmas season, Twelfth Night plays with love and power. The Countess Olivia, a woman with her own household, attracts Duke (or Count) Orsino. Two other would-be suitors are her pretentious steward, Malvolio, and Sir Andrew Aguecheek.Onto this scene arrive the twins Viola and Sebastian; caught in a shipwreck, each thinks the other has drowned. Viola disguises herself as a male page and enters Orsino’s service. Orsino sends her as his envoy to Olivia—only to have Olivia fall in love with the messenger. The play complicates, then wonderfully untangles, these relationships.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | William Shakespeare |
| Published | 1601 |
| Pages | 272 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Poetry |
| Average Rating | 3.97 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 119,607 |
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What genre is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Poetry. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is Twelfth Night worth reading?
Based on 119.6K reader ratings, Twelfth Night has an average score of 3.97 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night has 272 pages.
Who wrote Twelfth Night?
Twelfth Night was written by William Shakespeare. It was first published in 1601.
What is the ISBN for Twelfth Night?
The ISBN-13 for Twelfth Night is 9780743482780.0.
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