Shakespeare, William
The Winter's Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9781903436356
- author:
- Shakespeare, William
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Arden Shakespeare
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.8 x 2.6 cm
- Genre:
- Literature
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shakespeare's later play, The Winter's Tale, is a complex and intriguing work that defies easy categorisation. It can be seen as both a tragicomedy and a pastoral comedy, with two distinct parts that explore the human experience in all its complexity.
The play begins with a devastating sequence of events, in which jealousy and suspicion lead to the imprisonment of Hermione and the abandonment of her newborn daughter. However, this dark period is followed by a redemptive arc, as the "lost" daughter Perdita finds love and happiness in a new world. The play's conclusion is both surprising and satisfying, bringing together former lovers and friends in a joyful reunion.
John Pitcher's introduction and commentary provides valuable context and insight into the play's enduring success on stage. With its unique blend of theatrical forms, The Winter's Tale remains a compelling work that continues to captivate audiences today.
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