All's Well That Ends Well

Blending comedy and tragedy, the play follows Helena, a determined young woman from a lowly background, as she schemes to win the heart of Bertram, the wealthy count's son. After impressing the King of France with her healing skills, Helena is granted the choice of suitors and selects Bertram, who initially rejects her. Undeterred, she cleverly manipulates circumstances to secure his love and establish her place in society. Rooted in themes of class conflict, this edition features annotations and an introduction, enhancing the reader's experience of Shakespeare's wit and complexity.