Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library)
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- Price per copy
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- Class set total
- $123.60
- Cost per student
- $4.12
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Much Ado About Nothing class sets: questions teachers ask
What size class set of Much Ado About Nothing should I order?
Order one copy per student: 25, 30 or 35 copies covers most classes, and many teachers add one for themselves. Every copy is priced at the volume tier for the whole quantity, so a class set of 30 is $4.12 a copy. Ordering for several classes at once moves you into lower tiers; the volume pricing table on this page shows each break.
Will every student get the same edition?
Yes. Every copy on your order is the same edition: the Simon & Schuster paperback, ISBN 9780743482752, 304 pages. Page numbers match for the whole class, so everyone can turn to the same page. Teaching from a different edition? Search for its ISBN, or ask us to find it.
How far ahead should we order for the first day of school?
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The bestselling, authoritative Folger Shakespeare Library edition of Much Ado About Nothing, featuring Shakespeare's complete original text, expert annotations, scene-by-scene summaries, and trusted scholarship for students, teachers, and general readers.
For more than seventy years, the Folger Shakespeare Library editions have been the standard classroom and reading editions of Shakespeare's plays. Used in high schools, colleges, universities, and theaters around the world, each volume combines the complete original text with expert editorial guidance that makes Shakespeare's language more accessible while preserving every nuance of the play.
A favorite on stage and in classrooms, Much Ado About Nothing presents two contrasting love stories: the impulsive romance between Hero and Claudio, threatened by deception from the scheming Don John, and the witty, slow-burn relationship between Beatrice and Benedick, whose verbal sparring conceals deep affection. Set in Elizabethan England, this richly layered comedy combines mistaken identity, honor, betrayal, and emotional redemption.
Whether you're reading Much Ado About Nothing for school, teaching it in the classroom, preparing for AP English Literature, studying Shakespeare in college, performing the play, or simply returning to one of the greatest works of English literature, this edition provides the context and guidance to help you read Shakespeare with confidence.
This Folger Shakespeare Library edition includes:
- Shakespeare's complete original text, carefully edited from the best early printed version of the play
- Clear explanatory notes conveniently placed on facing pages
- Scene-by-scene plot summaries for quick review and study
- An introduction to Shakespeare's language and dramatic style
- A guide to the play's most famous speeches, quotations, and memorable lines
- A scholarly introduction exploring the play's historical background, themes, characters, and enduring significance
- An essay by acclaimed Shakespeare scholar Gail Kern Paster
- Illustrations and images from the Folger Shakespeare Library's world-renowned collections
- An annotated guide for further reading and study
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works and one of the world's leading centers for Shakespeare scholarship, performance, and education. Every Folger Shakespeare Library edition combines authoritative scholarship with practical classroom support, making it an ideal choice for students, educators, actors, book clubs, and anyone seeking an accessible, reliable edition of Shakespeare's original plays.
Details
- Author
- William Shakespeare
- Format
- Paperback
- Published
- Jan 1, 2004
- Pages
- 304
- Reading Level
- Ages Not Specified
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster
- ISBN-13
- 9780743482752
- ISBN-10
- 0743482751
- Carton quantity
- 40 copies
Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library) for groups: pricing
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart. No codes, no account needed.
| Copies | Price per copy | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 25 – 99 | $4.12 | 41% off list |
| 100 – 249 | $3.91 | 44% off list |
| 250 – 499 | $3.70 | 47% off list |
| 500 – 999 | $3.56 | 49% off list |
| 1,000+ | $3.43 | 51% off list |
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What does Much Ado About Nothing (Folger Shakespeare Library) cost when I buy for a group?
Volume pricing applies automatically in your cart, with no code needed. Price per copy: 25 to 99 copies, $4.12 (41% off list); 100 to 249 copies, $3.91 (44% off list); 250 to 499 copies, $3.70 (47% off list); 500 to 999 copies, $3.56 (49% off list); 1,000+ copies, $3.43 (51% off list). Need a different quantity, or a quote to forward for approval? Ask a specialist and we will confirm pricing before you pay.
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