The story establishes a romantic conflict between a grieving countess and a devoted duke within the fictional realm of Illyria.
The events of the comedy take place in the country of Illyria, which for the English of Shakespeare's time was fabulous. The young Countess Olivia is loved by Orsino, Duke of Illyria. But the Countess is in mourning for her brother and refuses to receive the Duke's messengers.
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