Twelfth night

by William Shakespeare

First published 1734

When a shipwreck separates twins Viola and Sebastian, Viola disguises herself as a man to survive in the strange land of Illyria. But her plan backfires when she falls for the local lord, Orsino, who in turn pines for the aloof Countess Olivia. As identities are confused and plans go awry, the twins' reunion becomes a hilariously bumbling race against time. At the heart of the chaos lies the universal desire to be seen and loved for who we truly are.

Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, comedy

Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical

Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water

Setting: Europe, Illyria

Paperback · John Wiley andamp

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