by William Shakespeare (Author) In Shakespeare's bawdy bedroom farce, the dissolute Sir John Falstaff seeks to restore his declining fortunes by seducing the wife of a wealthy Windsor citizen. His ambitions go awry when two of his intended victims realize what Falstaff is up to and seek to lure him into a trap of their own. The Merry Wives of Windsor explores greed, envy and revenge, yet ends on a note of forgiveness. Shakespeare weaves an intricate plot, full of disguises and double-dealing, resulting in sparkling comedy. Falstaff ranks as one of Shakespeare's greatest characters, a man whose obvious flaws make him thoroughly human and all the more likeable. Number of Pages: 154 Dimensions: 0.36 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN Publication Date: February 12, 2010 Accelerated Reader: Quiz Name: Merry Wives of Windsor Interest Level: Upper Grades, 9-12 Reading Level: 7.3 Point Value: 4