Much Ado About Nothing (1598–99) remains one of Shakespeare’s most beloved and frequently performed comedies, featuring such memorable characters as the witty, bickering Benedick and Beatrice and the more straightforward Hero and Claudio. Joseph Luzzi, professor of literature at Bard College, offers an in-depth exploration of Shakespeare’s lyrical language, narrative techniques, and representations of love, honor, and marriage, among other key themes. Luzzi discusses how this riveting comedy fits into the broader arc of Shakespeare’s career as a playwright and focuses on the defining qualities and techniques that imbue it with such enduring appeal.
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