William Shakespeare
Pericles (Penguin Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396637
- author:
- William Shakespeare
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 224
- Dimensions:
- 12.8 x 1.3 x 19.7 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, but when the answer reveals a horrific secret, he faces his greatest dilemma. This tragicomedy explores themes of danger, adventure, and the consequences of one's actions. A romantic drama of families lost and reunited, evil punished and virtue rewarded, Pericles is a pivotal work in Shakespeare's oeuvre. The play has been widely performed on both stage and screen, offering numerous opportunities for interpretation and performance. This Penguin edition features a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction to the play itself, making it an ideal choice for readers looking to delve deeper into the world of Shakespeare's works.
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