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Act 1, Scene 1
The Shakescleare modern English translation of All’s Well That Ends Well unlocks Shakespeare’s play, including the quote from which it got its name: “All’s well that ends well still: the fine’s the crown; / Whate’er the course, the end is the renown.” This comedy follows Helena’s pursuit of the reluctant Bertram. Going from France to Italy, Helena chases the man she loves unrequitedly and who was forced to marry her. Read our translation to understand how Helena discovers the power of her own agency, reflected in her assertion that “our remedies oft in ourselves do lie.”