Length2h 43m
About this audiobook
In Messina, a "merry war" of insults hides the true affection between Beatrice and Benedick, two of the sharpest wits in Shakespeare’s canon. While their friends conspire to trick them into love, a more malicious plot threatens to ruin the reputation of the innocent Hero. The play deftly balances high comedy with near-tragedy, exploring the dangers of hearsay and the fragility of honor. It is a sparkling examination of the social games men and women play to protect their hearts.
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length2 hrs 43 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Dramatis Personæ
2SCENE. Messina.
3ACT I
4SCENE IBefore Leonato’s House
5SCENE IIA room in Leonato’s house
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6SCENE IIIAnother room in Leonato’s house
7ACT II
8SCENE IA hall in Leonato’s house
9SCENE IIAnother room in Leonato’s house
10SCENE IIILeonato’s Garden
11ACT III
12SCENE ILeonato’s Garden
13SCENE IIA Room in Leonato’s House
14Scene IIIA Street
15Scene IV A Room in Leonato’s House
16Scene V Another Room in Leonato’s House
17ACT IV
18SCENE I The Inside of a Church
19Scene IIA Prison
20ACT V
21SCENE IBefore Leonato’s House
22SCENE II Leonato’s Garden
23SCENE III The Inside of a Church
24SCENE IV A Room in Leonato’s House
25IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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