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Meanings Behind the Names of the 'Fairies' in Merry Wives of Windsor—An Explanation for 'Bede' and 'Peane' Leading to an Uncovering of Two Distinct Versions of the Taper-Trial Episode and a New Proposal for the Relationship Between the Quarto and Folio Versions

  • Published In: Notes & Queries, 2024, v. 71, n. 4. P. 406 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Jones, Brett 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the names of fairies in the play "Merry Wives of Windsor" and how they are linked to their actions, revealing two distinct versions of the taper-trial episode in the 1602 quarto version (Q) and the 1623 Folio version (F). The analysis suggests that Q and F represent alternative versions of the play rather than Q being a memorial reconstruction of F. Differences in dialogue, character instructions, and stage directions between Q and F indicate distinct versions of the taper-trial episode, with Q possibly being doctored to resemble F's version. The article also discusses the implications of these differences in relation to Catholicism, satire, and the performance context of the play. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Notes & Queries. 2024/12, Vol. 71, Issue 4, p406
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0029-3970
  • DOI:10.1093/notesj/gjae127
  • Accession Number:182437357
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