The Winter's Tale (Signet Classics) - 1605

The Signet Classics edition of the Shakespeare play that straddles the line between tragedy and comedy. When jealous King Leontes falsely accuses his wife of infidelity, he sets off a chain of events that will explore remorse, love, joy, compassion, and forgiveness. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes: • An overview of William Shakespeare’s life, world, and theater • A special introduction to the play by the editor, Frank Kermode • A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived The Winter’s Tale—a generous selection from Robert Greene’s Pandosto • Dramatic criticism from Simon Forman, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and others • A stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of The Winter’s Tale • Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable format • Recommended readings
ASIN: 0451527143
VSKU: PKV.0451527143.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:William Shakespeare|Frank Kermode|Sylvan Barnet
Binding: Mass market paperback