Shakespeare S The Winter S Tale

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2021-06-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798516156281

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The Winter's Tale Annotated by William Shakespeare Pdf

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare originally published in the First Folio of 1623. Although it was grouped among the comedies, many modern editors have relabelled the play as one of Shakespeare's late romances. Some critics consider it to be one of Shakespeare's problem plays because the first three acts are filled with intense psychological drama, while the last two acts are comedic and supply a happy ending

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1894
Category : Electronic
ISBN : IOWA:31858021633965

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The Works of William Shakespeare: The winter's tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Modern Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-14
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780812969191

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

One of the last plays Shakespeare penned on his own, The Winter’s Tale is a transcendent work of death and rebirth, exploring irrational sexual jealousy, the redemptive world of nature, and the magical power of art. Under the editorial supervision of Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen, two of today’s most accomplished Shakespearean scholars, this Modern Library series incorporates definitive texts and authoritative notes from William Shakespeare: Complete Works. Each play includes an Introduction as well as an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career; commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers; scene-by-scene analysis; key facts about the work; a chronology of Shakespeare’s life and times; and black-and-white illustrations. Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 1810 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2002-10-01
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9780141000589

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The Complete Pelican Shakespeare by William Shakespeare Pdf

This major new complete edition of Shakespeare's works combines accessibility with the latest scholarship. Each play and collection of poems is preceded by a substantial introduction that looks at textual and literary-historical issues. The texts themselves have been scrupulously edited and are accompanied by same-page notes and glossaries. Particular attention has been paid to the design of the book to ensure that this first new edition of the twenty-first century is both attractive and approachable.

Author : Jeanette Winterson
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780345809193

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The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson Pdf

"All of us have talismanic texts that we have carried around and that carry us around. I have worked with The Winter's Tale in many disguises for many years.... And I love cover versions." Jeanette Winterson The Winter's Tale is one of Shakespeare's “late plays”. It tells the story of Leontes, King of Sicily, whose insane jealousy results in the banishment of his baby daughter, Perdita, from the kingdom and then the death of his beautiful wife, Hermione. Perdita is brought up by a shepherd on the Bohemian coast, but through a series of miraculous events, father and daughter, and eventually mother too, are reunited. In Jeanette Winterson's retelling we move from London, a city reeling after the 2008 financial crash, to a storm-ravaged city in the US called New Bohemia. Her story is one of childhood friendship, money, status, video games and the elliptical nature of time. It tells in a hyper-modern way, full of energy and beauty, of the consuming power of jealousy on the one hand, and love, redemption and a lost child on the other.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Drama
ISBN : 014071488X

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Presents Shakespeare's drama depicting King Leontes, who accuses his boyhood friend of betrayal, condemns his wife for adultery, and banishes his newborn daughter.

Author : Harold Bloom
Publisher : Chelsea House Publications
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Drama
ISBN : UOM:39015012939198

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William Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale by Harold Bloom Pdf

A collection of critical essays on Shakespeare's play "The Winter's Tale" arranged in chronological order of publication.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-26
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781903436356

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Plays, playscripts.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Electronic
ISBN : HARVARD:HN6GAK

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Shakespeare's The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2014-12-16
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781443441551

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Sonnets by William Shakespeare Pdf

Among the most enduring poetry of all time, William Shakespeare’s 154 sonnets address such eternal themes as love, beauty, honesty, and the passage of time. Written primarily in four-line stanzas and iambic pentameter, Shakespeare’s sonnets are now recognized as marking the beginning of modern love poetry. The sonnets have been translated into all major written languages and are frequently used at romantic celebrations. Known as “The Bard of Avon,” William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest English-language writer known. Enormously popular during his life, Shakespeare’s works continue to resonate more than three centuries after his death, as has his influence on theatre and literature. Shakespeare’s innovative use of character, language, and experimentation with romance as tragedy served as a foundation for later playwrights and dramatists, and some of his most famous lines of dialogue have become part of everyday speech. HarperPerennial Classics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 1890
Category : Drama
ISBN : HARVARD:32044086736444

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

FOLGER Shakespeare Library THE WORLD'S LEADING CENTER FOR SHAKESPEARE STUDIES "Each edition includes: " - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play - Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play - Scene-by-scene plot summaries - A key to famous lines and phrases - An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language - An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play - Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books "Essay by" Stephen Orgel The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs.

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : A&C Black
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2010-07-26
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781903436356

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Plays, playscripts.

Author : Maurice Hunt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 445 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-17
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781135023300

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The Winter's Tale by Maurice Hunt Pdf

A collection that includes a lengthy introduction describing historical trends in critical interpretations and theatrical performances of Shakespeare's play; 20 essays on the play, including two written especially for this volume (by Maurice Hunt and David Bergeron).

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Drama
ISBN : 9781460402825

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Neither comedy nor tragedy, The Winter’s Tale contains elements of each genre, and defies easy classification. It experiments, like many of Shakespeare’s late plays, with different styles and tones, and draws on a wide range of sources and inspirations. Full of mysteries and miracles, grief and dark humour, this strange play has fascinated critics and theatregoers for centuries. Theatrical and cinematic productions have tried to capture the range of interpretations and staging possibilities presented by The Winter’s Tale, and the introduction to this edition explores the play’s long histories in performance and in criticism. Illustrations and extended notes interleaved throughout the text discuss the echoes of religious, scientific, and mythological texts found in the play.

Author : Stanley Wells
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : Tragedy
ISBN : 9780198785293

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Shakespeare's Tragedies by Stanley Wells Pdf

Shakespeare's tragedies contain an astonishing variety of suffering, from suicides and murders to dismemberments and grief. Stanley Wells considers how the bard's tragic plays drew on the literary and theatrical conventions of his time. Discussing the individual plays, he also explores why tragedy is regarded as a fit subject for entertainment.