Loves Labours Lost 1596 is a comedy by William Shakespeare. The play was written to be performed for Queen Elizabeth at the Inns of Court and has frequently been recognized for its length and complex wordplay. Although rarely staged up until the nineteenth century Loves Labours Lost has seen a resurgence over the last century serving as source material for musicals films and television shows alike. Beauty is bought by judgment of the eye Not uttred by base sale of chapmens tongues I am less proud to hear you tell my worth Than you much willing to be counted wise. For his wit and wordplay alone William Shakespeare is often considered the greatest writer to ever work in the English language. Where he truly triumphs however is in his ability to portray complex human emotions how these emotions contribute to relationships and how these relationships interact with politics culture and religion. King Ferdinand of Navarre takes an oath with his closest friends and advisors for three years they will commit to dietary moderation and intellectual enrichment depriving themselves of the company of women. When the Princess of France arrives with her ladies on important business she finds herself unable to get within a mile of court due to the Kings strict order. One by one the King and his men fall in love with the French women though each is unwilling to admit it without first implicating his comrades.Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.