Question

Which English town were Shakespeare's 'merry wives' from?

Answer 1

The "merry wives" in Shakespeare's play, "The Merry Wives of Windsor," are from the town of Windsor in England. The comedy revolves around the humorous misadventures of Falstaff as he attempts to woo the wives of Windsor for his personal gain.

Answer 2

The "merry wives" in William Shakespeare's play The Merry Wives of Windsor are from the English town of Windsor. The play is set in the late 16th century and follows the story of two married women who outwit the machinations of the foolish knight Sir John Falstaff.

Answer 3

Shakespeare's 'merry wives', Mistress Ford and Mistress Page, were from the town of Windsor. The play 'The Merry Wives of Windsor' is set in this town and was written by Shakespeare specifically to entertain Queen Elizabeth I, who loved the character of Falstaff.