William Shakespeare, John Pitcher (Introduction)
Cymbeline (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396484
- author:
- William Shakespeare, John Pitcher (Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 416
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 2.4 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Cymbeline is a fantastical play by William Shakespeare that explores human love and art through the lens of Renaissance theatre. Edited with an introduction by John Pitcher, this Penguin Shakespeare edition offers a comprehensive understanding of the play.
The story revolves around a king's banishment of his son-in-law, who flees to Rome and makes a wager on the fidelity of his abandoned wife. As deceit and self-doubt drive the young lovers apart, Cymbeline combines elements of courtly menace, horror, comedy, and melodrama.
This edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction to the play, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary. With its unique blend of drama and artistry, Cymbeline is a moving portrayal of love and loyalty.
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