The Winter's Tale: Play Guide and Free Edition
The Winter's Tale: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Winter's Tale is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play originally published in 1623. When King Leontes becomes consumed by jealousy, he accuses his pregnant wife of betrayal and tears his kingdom apart. His rage leads to devastating consequences: imprisonment, exile, and tragic loss. Sixteen years pass, and a shepherd girl unknowingly holds the key to healing old wounds. This late romance shifts from intense psychological drama to pastoral comedy, blending tragedy with hope as separated families move toward an extraordinary reunion.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Winter's Tale
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Castaways -- Drama
- Fathers and daughters -- Drama
- Married people -- Drama
- Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama
- Tragicomedy
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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