William Shakespeare, Paul Edmondson (Contributor), Russ McDonald (Editor, Introduction)
The Winter's Tale
- ISBN 13:
- 9780141396569
- author:
- William Shakespeare, Paul Edmondson (Contributor), Russ McDonald (Editor, Introduction)
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 12.9 x 1.7 x 19.8 cm
- Genre:
- Poetry, Drama & Criticism, Drama,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale is a complex exploration of jealousy and desire, marked by both turbulent emotional turmoil and light-hearted comedy. The play follows the story of Leontes, a king consumed by jealousy, and his subsequent downfall. As Leontes' paranoia intensifies, he becomes convinced that his wife, Hermione, is carrying the child of his best friend Polixenes. The consequences of this false accusation are devastating, leading to the imprisonment and trial of the queen, and the abandonment of their child to die on the coast of Bohemia. Years later, the consequences of this event continue to unfold as the son of Polixenes and the daughter of a local shepherd become embroiled in a complicated web of relationships. This Penguin Shakespeare edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and the Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction to The Winter's Tale, making it a valuable resource for readers seeking to understand the play's context and themes.
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