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Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Shakespeare: Much Ado About Nothing

For Students 9th - 10th
Here, read the full text of Shakespeare's comedy, "Much Ado About Nothing." The text of this play is organized by scene and is accompanied by a brief introduction that overviews the play's plot and introduces its characters.
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Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Ludovico Ariosto

For Students 9th - 10th
The biography on this Italian poet is thorough and contains a selected bibliography.
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Activity
British Library

British Library: Teaching Resources: Putting Much Ado About Nothing in Context: A Summary of Sources

For Students 9th - 10th
This summary of sources is a quick and easy way to explore the contexts for Much Ado about Nothing - from ideas on marriage to masked balls and disguises. Included are ideas for activities and a PDF with related information.
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Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: Ludovico Ariosto

For Students 9th - 10th
Wikipedia offers biographical information on Italian poet and author of Orlando Furioso, Ludovico Ariosto.
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Website
Other

Orlando Furioso and Ludvico Ariosto

For Students 9th - 10th
SelfKnowwledge.com has several areas for finding information on Ludovico Ariosto. Includes a short biobraphy, a portrait, and an open directory search.