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   Twelfth Night, or What You Will is a romantic comedy by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written around 1601–1602 as a Twelfth Night entertainment for the close of the Christmas season. The play centres on the twins Viola and Sebastian, who are separated in a shipwreck.

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2. www.britannica.com › topic › Twelfth-NightTwelfth Night | Comedy, Love & Deception | Britannica

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   Mar 29, 2024 · Twelfth Night, comedy in five acts by William Shakespeare, written about 1600–02 and printed in the First Folio of 1623 from a transcript of an authorial draft or possibly a playbook. One of Shakespeare’s finest comedies, Twelfth Night precedes the great tragedies and problem plays in order of.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Epiphany_(holiday)Epiphany (holiday) - Wikipedia

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   The night of January 5 into the morning of January 6 is known as "Night of Kings" (also called the Twelfth Night) and is feasted with music, sweets and regional dishes as the last night of Nativity, when Christmas decorations are traditionally put away.

   • Also called: Baptism of Jesus, Three Kings Day, Denha, Little Christmas, Theophany, Timkat, Reyes

   • Observed by: Christians

5. www.shakespeare.org.uk › twelfth-nightSummary of Twelfth Night | Shakespeare Birthplace Trust

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   A comprehensive overview of the plot, characters, and themes of Twelfth Night, a comedy by Shakespeare about love, mistaken identity, and identity crisis. Learn how Viola, a girl who dresses as a boy, falls in love with Orsino, the Duke of Illyria, and marries him, while her twin brother, Sebastian, who is also a girl, marries Olivia, the Countess of Illyria.

6. www.folger.edu › shakespeares-works › twelfth-nightTwelfth Night | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   A comprehensive guide to Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night, named for the twelfth night after Christmas. Learn about the plot, themes, characters, language, history, and teaching resources of this comedy of love and power. Read the full text for free or buy a copy with notes.

7. www.folger.edu › twelfth-night › readTwelfth Night - Entire Play | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   Jul 31, 2015 · Synopsis: Twelfth Night —an allusion to the night of festivity preceding the Christian celebration of the Epiphany—combines love, confusion, mistaken identities, and joyful discovery. After the twins Sebastian and Viola survive a shipwreck, neither knows that the other is alive.

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   How does 'Twelfth Night' end?

   • The play ends as Orsino approves the union between Olivia and Sebastian. Realising his own attraction to 'Cesario', Orsino promises that once Viola is dressed as a woman again, they will be married as well. A complete summary of William Shakespeare's Play, Twelfth Night.

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   What is Twelfth Night called?

   • In Spain, Twelfth Night is called Cabalgata de Reyes ("Parade of Kings"), and historically the "kings" would go through towns and hand out sweets. In France, La Galette des Rois ("Kings' Cake") is eaten all month long.

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   Is Twelfth Night the same as Epiphany?

   • In these traditions, Twelfth Night is the same as Epiphany. However, some consider Twelfth Night to be the eve of the Twelfth Day (in the same way that Christmas Eve comes before Christmas), and thus consider Twelfth Night to be on 5 January.

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   What is the theme of Twelfth Night?

   • Twelfth Night —an allusion to the night of festivity preceding the Christian celebration of the Epiphany—combines love, confusion, mistaken identities, and joyful discovery. After the twins Sebastian and Viola survive a shipwreck, neither knows that the other is alive.

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