The winter's tale / William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate.

The winter's tale / William Shakespeare ; edited by Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen ; introduction by Jonathan Bate.

By
: 
Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

Publication Date
: 
2009

Publication Information
: 
New York : Modern Library,

Edition
: 
Modern Library pbk. ed.

Physical Description
: 
xxiii, 204 p. : ill.

Subject Term
: 
Fathers and daughters -- Italy -- Sicily -- Drama.
 
Jealousy -- Drama.
 
Exile (Punishment) -- Drama.
 
Plays.

Geographic Term
: 
Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama.

Genre
: 
Comedies.

Series
: 
RSC SHAKESPEARE
 
WORKS. MODERN LIBRARY.

Additional Contributors
: 
Bate, Jonathan.
 
Rasmussen, Eric, 1960-

Bibliography Note
: 
Includes bibliographical references.

Summary
: 
Presents Shakespeare's tragicomedy that focuses on King Leontes, who accuses his boyhood friend of betrayal, condemns his wife for adultery, and banishes his newborn daughter, along with scene-by-scene analysis, commentary on past and current productions, and an overview of Shakespeare's theatrical career.

Language
: 
English

ISBN
: 
9780812969191


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