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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 5, Scene 3-Epilogue

— 5.3 — The King of France, the Countess, Lafeu, the two French lords, and some attendants were in a room in the Count of Rousillon’s palace. Using the royal plural, the King said to the Countess, “We lost a … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 5, Scenes 1-2

— 5.1 — Helena, the widow, and Diana, accompanied by two attendants, stood on a street in Marseilles. Helena said, “But this exceedingly great haste as we journey day and night must be wearing your spirits low. We cannot help … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 4, Scene 5

— 4.4 — Helena, the widow, and Diana spoke together in a room in the widow’s house in Florence. Helena said to the others, “That you may well perceive I have not wronged you, one of the greatest in the … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 4, Scene 3

— 4.3 — The two French lords spoke together in the Florentine camp. Some soldiers were present. The first lord said, “You have not given Bertram his mother’s letter?” “I delivered it an hour ago,” the second lord said. “There … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 4, Scene 2

— 4.2 — Bertram and Diana talked together in the widow’s house. Bertram said, “They told me that your name was Fontibell.” “No, my good lord, my name is Diana.” Bertram wasn’t much of a lover: He couldn’t even remember … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 3, Scene 7-Act 4, Scene 1

— 3.7 — Helena and the widow spoke together in a room in the widow’s house. Helena said, “If you doubt that I am Bertram’s wife, I don’t know how I shall assure you further without losing the grounds I … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 3, Scene 6

— 3.6 — Bertram and two French lords spoke together in their military camp near Florence. The two French lords, who were brothers named Dumain, had earlier visited the Countess of Rousillon; they had carried a letter to Helena. (See … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 3, Scene 5

— 3.5 — An old widow stood outside the walls of Florence along with her daughter, Diana. With them were her friend and neighbor Mariana and other citizens. The Florentine army had won a military victory and was returning to … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 3, Scene 4

— 3.4 — The Countess of Rousillon and the Steward talked together in a room of the Count of Rousillon’s palace. The Steward, who was named Rinaldo, had delivered to the Countess a letter that Helena had given to him … Continue reading

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David Bruce: “William Shakespeare’s ‘All’s Well That Ends Well’: A Retelling in Prose” — Act 3, Scene 3

— 3.3 — The Duke of Florence, Bertram, Parolles, some soldiers, a drummer, and some trumpeters stood in front of the Duke’s palace. The Duke of Florence said to Bertram, “You are the general of our cavalry; and we, great … Continue reading

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