written between 1600 and 1601, 'Twelfth Night' is one of Shakespeare's most celebrated romantic comedies, first performed on February 2, 1602. The title references the Twelfth Night of Christmas, symbolizing the culmination of holiday festivities, which include revelry, love pursuits, and a transient break from societal norms. Scholar David Bevington highlights the play's themes of love and the irrationality associated with it. Influences like Barnabe Riche's tale 'Apollonius and Silla' also shape the narrative, featuring disguises, love, and mistaken identities, critical to the comedic fabric of the play.
"Twelfth Night is perhaps the most festive of Shakespeare's comedies, conveying feelings of 'Saturnalian release and the carnival pursuit of love and mirth' (Bevington, 184)."},{
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