The Winters Tale - Hardcover

by William Shakespeare (Author)

The Winter's Tale is a play written by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610-11. It is classified as a tragicomedy, meaning it contains elements of both tragedy and comedy. The story is set in two different locations, the first half taking place in Sicilia and the second half in Bohemia.The play revolves around the King of Sicilia, Leontes, who becomes convinced that his wife, Hermione, has been unfaithful with his best friend, Polixenes, the King of Bohemia. Leontes orders Polixenes to be killed and imprisons Hermione, who later gives birth to a daughter. Leontes orders the baby to be abandoned in the wilderness, but it is rescued by a shepherd and raised by a Bohemian family.The second half of the play takes place sixteen years later, when the abandoned daughter, Perdita, has grown up and falls in love with Florizel, the son of Polixenes. The two run away to Sicilia, where they are eventually reunited with Leontes and Hermione. Through a series of events, the truth about Hermione's fidelity is revealed, and Leontes is reunited with his family.The Winter's Tale explores themes of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption. It is known for its unique structure, which includes a sixteen-year gap between the two halves of the play and a mix of tragic and comedic elements. The play is considered one of Shakespeare's most complex and challenging works, but also one of his most rewarding.Paul. The Keeper of the prison, call to him: Let him haue knowledge who I am. Good Lady, No Court in Europe is too good for thee, What dost thou then in prison? Now good Sir, You know me, do you not?This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.