All's Well That Ends Well

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Desperately in love with Bertram, the son of a Spanish countess, Helena schemes with the virginal Diana to fulfill Bertr... (more)

Desperately in love with Bertram, the son of a Spanish countess, Helena schemes with the virginal Diana to fulfill Bertram's stipulations and win his love. As Bertram's infidelity and Helena's deceits are revealed, the estranged lovers reunite, but the audience is left to wonder if, in love, the end justifies the means.Known as "The Bard of Avon," William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare's works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare's innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech.HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library. (less)

Helena, the orphan of a renowned physician, sees he dreams come true when she marries the man she loves - but all is not... (more)

Helena, the orphan of a renowned physician, sees he dreams come true when she marries the man she loves - but all is not happily ever after. When her husband, Bertram, runs away, she must use her cunning and wits to win him back and beat him at his own game. (less)

Helena, the orphan of a renowned physician, sees he dreams come true when she marries the man she loves - but all is not... (more)

Helena, the orphan of a renowned physician, sees he dreams come true when she marries the man she loves - but all is not happily ever after. When her husband, Bertram, runs away, she must use her cunning and wits to win him back and beat him at his own game. (less)

Provides a survey of the history of the Shakespeare's play, All's Well That Ends Well, in criticism and performance and... (more)

Provides a survey of the history of the Shakespeare's play, All's Well That Ends Well, in criticism and performance and discusses key themes. (less)

This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, r... (more)

This production is part of a famous series produced by BBC of all of William Shakespeare's plays. The resulting films, renowned for their loyalty to the text, utilized the best theatrical and television directors and brought highly praised performances from leading contemporary actors. Shakespeare uses one of this favorite devices -- trickery -- in a plot relished by Elizabethan playgoers. The new wife of a young count resorts to chicanery to win her husband's respect, a typical ploy of medieval romance. (less)