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Much Ado About Nothing is one of William Shakespeare’s more popular comedies. It is best-known for the two romantic stories – Hero and Claudio who fall in love at first sight and the story of Beatrice and Benedick. Summary of the Book This version of Much Ado About Nothing was designed to make Shakespeare’s great plays available to all readers. This book provides accurate texts in modern spelling and punctuation, together with scene-by-scene summaries, and explanatory notes. Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare’s most engaging romantic comedies. Benedick is amused to know that his friend Claudio plans to marry Hero, a lovely nobel lady. Benedick, who insists that he will never get married, finds himself constantly arguing with Hero’s cousin, Beatrice. The plot thickens when Don John insults Hero to bring unhappiness and hurt the lovers. The play ends with a grand ball which provides the setting for an amusing case of mistaken identities. This book will make for an engaging and enthralling read for all Shakespeare fans. About Folger Shakespeare Library The Folger Shakespeare Library is a privately funded research library dedicated to Shakespeare. It was founded in 1932 by Henry Clay and Emily Jordan Folger. It is a leading center for Renaissance studies and the library has a wide array of cultural and educational programs and services for the general public.