| Winter's Tale Contributor(s): Shakespeare, William (Author) |
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ISBN: ISBN-13: 9798551884576 Publisher: Independently Published OUR PRICE: $7.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2020 * Not available - Not in print at this time * |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Drama | Shakespeare - Drama | Ancient & Classical - Family & Relationships | Marriage & Long Term Relationships |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| Physical Information: 0.35" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.51 lbs) 166 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare. 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. A play called "The Winter's Tale" would immediately indicate to contemporary audiences that the work would present an "idle tale", an old wives' tale not intended to be realistic and offering the promise of a happy ending. The Winter's Tale, the royal heir, Mamillius, warns that "a sad tale's best for winter". Indeed, his mother is soon put on trial for treason and adultery - and his death is announced seconds after she is shown to have been faithful and Leontes's accusations unfounded. |