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Title: The Winter's Tale
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1539
Summary: "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the late 16th to early 17th century, in the Elizabethan era. This work explores themes of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time, weaving a complex narrative that features central characters such as Leontes, the King of Sicilia, and his queen, Hermione. The plot unfolds with Leontes' baseless jealousy leading to tragedy, separation, and ultimately, the pursuit of reconciliation. The opening of "The Winter's Tale" sets the stage in Sicily, where the characters Leontes and Polixenes, along with Hermione and their young son Mamillius, engage in a friendly visit. As their interaction progresses, Leontes's growing suspicion that his wife is unfaithful with Polixenes ignites a tempest of jealousy that drives the plot. He confronts his queen and vehemently accuses her of infidelity, revealing his inner turmoil and establishing a tone of impending tragedy. This dramatic beginning not only introduces the primary characters and their relationships but also foreshadows the conflict that will unfold, rooted in themes of trust and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1800
Published: Jun 1, 1999
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject: Married people -- Drama
Subject: Tragicomedy
Subject: Castaways -- Drama
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Winter's Tale
Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1539
Summary: "The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the late 16th to early 17th century, in the Elizabethan era. This work explores themes of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time, weaving a complex narrative that features central characters such as Leontes, the King of Sicilia, and his queen, Hermione. The plot unfolds with Leontes' baseless jealousy leading to tragedy, separation, and ultimately, the pursuit of reconciliation. The opening of "The Winter's Tale" sets the stage in Sicily, where the characters Leontes and Polixenes, along with Hermione and their young son Mamillius, engage in a friendly visit. As their interaction progresses, Leontes's growing suspicion that his wife is unfaithful with Polixenes ignites a tempest of jealousy that drives the plot. He confronts his queen and vehemently accuses her of infidelity, revealing his inner turmoil and establishing a tone of impending tragedy. This dramatic beginning not only introduces the primary characters and their relationships but also foreshadows the conflict that will unfold, rooted in themes of trust and betrayal. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
EBook No.: 1800
Published: Jun 1, 1999
Downloads: 34
Language: English
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Drama
Subject: Married people -- Drama
Subject: Tragicomedy
Subject: Castaways -- Drama
Subject: Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.