Much Ado About Nothing: Revised Edition (The Arden Shakespeare Third Series)

Good book, paper quality is also quite good. Notes are really helpful in this addition as well

No one contends with Arden for critical editions. Only Cambridge occasionally does better with performance history.

The Arden (individual) Shakespeares are the most comprehensive texts available for public consumption. The introduction gives a history of the performance of the play (with photos), the sources used, describes differences between the versions (quarto vs folio), and so much more. My favorite part is that each page has explanations/translations for unfamiliar and archaic terms in the play (I.e. you don’t have to go to the back of the book for an explanation of what “zounds” means). That said, this isn’t my favorite play by Shakespeare, but that is not the book’s fault... I like measure for measure better.

Can't beat the Arden third series. Great footnotes.

"Much Ado About Nothing" by William Shakespeare is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time. This comedic play tells the story of two pairs of lovers, Beatrice and Benedick, and Hero and Claudio, as they navigate the ups and downs of love and relationships. The witty banter and clever wordplay between the characters is what makes this play a true masterpiece of English literature. The themes of love, deceit, and betrayal are still relevant today and make for a compelling read. The writing style is rich and full of wit, making the reader feel as if they are watching a play unfold before their eyes. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves literature, history, or just wants to be entertained. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a good read!

The line numbers are in the middle of the sentences, and the line numbers are pretty useless anyways since the prose sections you can't tell where each line ends because they don't keep the line breaks from the physical edition. The "go to" section doesn't divide by scene or act. The footnotes don't pop up, but send you to the back, which takes away the biggest advantage of reading a footnote heavy book on a Kindle. Get your act together Arden's ebook team!