The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Winter's Tale
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century. This story intertwines themes of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time, focusing on the character of Leontes, King of Sicilia, whose unfounded suspicions lead to personal tragedy and loss. As the play unfolds, it explores the societal impacts of his actions and the eventual quest for reconciliation. At the start of the play, we are introduced to key characters like Leontes, his wife Hermione, and their son Mamillius, in addition to Polixenes, the King of Bohemia, and the faithful advisor Camillo. The opening scenes illustrate the warmth of friendship between Leontes and Polixenes, along with the affection shared within Leontes’ family. However, when Leontes becomes inexplicably convinced of an affair between Hermione and Polixenes, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. His jealousy prompts suspicions that threaten to unravel the bonds of loyalty and love among the characters, leading the audience into a complex narrative filled with emotional turmoil and foreshadowing grave consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject Married people -- Drama
Subject Tragicomedy
Subject Castaways -- Drama
Subject Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
Category Text
EBook-No. 1134
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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