Love's Labour's Lost

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When Ferdinand, the king of Navarre, and his companions swear off of the company of women for three years in order to st... (more)

When Ferdinand, the king of Navarre, and his companions swear off of the company of women for three years in order to study and fast, they find themselves wholly unprepared for the lack of female company. And when the Princess of France and her ladies arrive, Ferdinand and his lords find themselves beguiled by the beautiful women with comedic consequences.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)

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.. This play is a splendid satire, with some of Shakespeare's best early poetry with masterly scenes and excellent characterizations.. The play tells how the King of Navarre and three of his lords vow to spend three years in study and not see any women. But when the Princess of France arrives on a diplomatic mission with her three ladies, the men fall in love with them. The news comes of the death of the King of France and the ladies depart, refusing to marry until their suitors undergo a year's probation - hence the play's title. (less)