The Plays Of Shakespeare The Winter S Tale

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 50,6 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 : 262 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1904
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UCAL:B3139634

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The Plays of Shakespeare: The winter's tale. The tempest by William Shakespeare Pdf

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : Unknown
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-11
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1692417754

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Originally published in the First Folio of 1623, William Shakespeare's "The Winter's Tale" is a play which has been classified by some critics as a comedy and by others as a romance. The confusion arises out of the fact that the first three acts are filled with intense psychological drama while the last two acts provide a comedic and happy ending. At the outset of the play we are introduced to two childhood friends, Leontes, King of Sicilia, and Polixenes, the King of Bohemia, who has travelled to Sicilia to visit his old friend. After several months of joyful reunion, Polixenes yearns to return home to attend to his affairs and see his son. Leontes however doesn't wish to see his friend go and implores his wife, Queen Hermione, to try and convince him to stay. Hermione easily convinces Polixenes, which should make Leontes happy, but instead arises suspicion that the two may be engaged in an affair considering how quickly Hermione is able to change Polixenes' mind. The jealousy of Leontes sets in motion a series of events which threaten to ruin his entire kingdom and legacy. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper, includes a preface and annotations by Henry N. Hudson, and an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.

Author : Jeanette Winterson
Publisher : Knopf Canada
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 46,9 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 : Createspace Independent Pub
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2014-07-13
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1500486566

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The Winter's Tale 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, some 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 : Modern Library
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : Unknown
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2015-11-27
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1519558821

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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

Written toward the end of William Shakespeare's theatrical career, The Winter's Tale (1609-1611) is a story of loss and redemption. In a fit of wild and unfounded jealousy, Leontes, the King of Sicily, convinces himself that his pregnant wife is carrying his best friend's love child. Leontes's jealousy turns to tyranny as the king proceeds to destroy his entire family and a lifelong friendship. Sixteen long years pass, and we witness one of the most astonishing endings in English literature.The play is famous for its two-part structure, which makes The Winter's Tale seem like two entirely different plays that are joined together at the end. The first three acts enact a mini-tragedy and occur in wintery Sicily, while the second half of the play occurs in Bohemia during the summer months and features the kind of restorative ending typical of Shakespeare's "comedies."

Author : William Shakespeare
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,7 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 : Unknown
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 45,7 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 : Penguin
Page : 1810 pages
File Size : 54,7 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 : William Shakespeare
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 104 pages
File Size : 47,5 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 : A&C Black
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 47,6 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 : Independently Published
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2019-04-28
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1096166682

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The Winters Tale by William Shakespeare Pdf

The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in the First Folio in 1623. Although it was listed as a comedy when it first appeared, some modern editors have relabeled the play a romance. Some critics, among them W. W. Lawrence (Lawrence, 9-13), 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 : 208 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-20
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798480787795

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The Winter's Tale( Annotated Edition) 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 comic and supply a happy ending. The play has been intermittently popular, revived in productions in various forms and adaptations by some of the leading theatre practitioners in Shakespearean performance history, beginning after a long interval with David Garrick in his adaptation Florizel and Perdita (first performed in 1753 and published in 1756). The Winter's Tale was revived again in the 19th century, when the fourth "pastoral" act was widely popular. In the second half of the 20th century, The Winter's Tale in its entirety, and drawn largely from the First Folio text, was often performed, with varying degrees of success.