By Noralyn Dudt "MUCH ADO about nothing" I can almost hear William Shakespeare uttering the phrase as I attempt to write about him and his plays. But before I go on, let me say a bit about the play "Much ado about nothing." It's a light-hearted comedy that was probably written in 1598 and 1599—a smart guess that was obtained from written records indicating that the play was premiered in 1600. The play is laden with humor but darker themes of dishonor, death and deceit run beneath that humor. The word "ado" is synonymous to a heightened concern, worry or excitement that is unnecessary or greater than the situation. It's basically fussing about something inconsequential. The following paragraphs however are not about "nothing" at all. There are numerous lessons to be learned from Shakespeare's writings. William Shakespeare known as the 'Bard of Avon' in his lifetime, was a poet, a playwright, and an actor. Alth
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