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Describes the contradictory nature of the play, suggests a fresh interpretation, and discusses Shakespeare's themes and technique
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One of Shakespeare's most haunting and enigmatic late plays, The Winter's Tale is a fine example of Shakespeare's fascination with the dramatic genre of "romance"--the portrayal of magical lands, familial conflict and exile, and final reunion and reconciliation. Drawing on Robert Green's story Pandosto, Shakespeare's play tells the story of the middle-aged Leontes, King of Sicilia, and his childhood friend Polixenes, the King of Bohemia. Leontes mistakenly believes that his friend is having an affair with his wife, Hermione. In his jealousy, and consumed by "tremor cordis", he tries to murder Polixenes, who flees, and accuses his wife of adultery. Hermione gives birth to a baby girl, Perdita, who Leontes denounces as illegitimate, and casts her out into the wilderness. Hermione is ultimately proved innocent, but her son, Mamillius, dies of grief. Hermione collapses, apparently dead, and Leontes is left to pick up the tragic consequences of his actions. Time passes, and the action moves to Bohemia, where the lost child Perdita has grown up a shepherdess in the midst of "great creating nature". The final scenes of the play draw towards resolution and reconciliation between Leontes, Hermione and their lost daughter, culminating in one of Shakespeare's most moving final scenes. One of Shakespeare's most consummate plays, The Winter's Tale is a fascinating study of male insecurity and the relations between art and nature. --Jerry Brotton.
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a valuable edition of 'The Winter's Tale'...His accounts of language and of motivation are particularly illuminating and level-headed. - The Review of English Studies, Vol. 49, No. 194, 1998.
a valuable edition of The Winter's Tale ... this is a well-focused and helpful edition. (Paul Hammond, Review of English Studies)
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Condition: Used. Ah, The Winter?s Tale, that delightful curiosity from the mind of William Shakespeare, crafted well before the dawn of the Internet, yet somehow still manages to pop up in dusty corners of second-hand shops?like that odd uncle who insists on regaling you with his holiday stories from 1988. This particular edition, published by Signet Classics, offers a peculiar blend of poetic grandeur and existential musings, all bound within a cover that might as well be the vestiges of an era long forgotten, much like the sound of a dial-up modem. Set against a backdrop where the seasons conspire with the fates, this tale is a veritable potpourri of love, loss, and the occasional sheep shearing. Shakespeare?who, let?s face it, could probably win a Nobel Prize in social awkwardness if such a thing existed?delivers a plot that swings from jealousy to redemption with all the grace of a walrus on a unicycle. Thematically, you?re bound to encounter themes like the perils of excessive brooding and the life-changing impact of a good stage direction. One can only hope you?re in a reflective mood, as this play doesn?t shy away from the heavy stuff, nor does it skimp on the odd bit of whimsical fantasy. For those who appreciate a good dose of irony, The Winter?s Tale serves up a banquet of dramatic contradictions. The very title invites a sense of seasonal warmth, yet the opening acts wade through emotional frostbite akin to a British summer. And let us not forget the delightful blend of tragedy and comedy, where characters may find themselves in the depths of despair one moment and reminiscing over an impromptu sheep shearing the next. Such is the magic of Shakespeare?the master of turning the mundane into the absurd. Should you be pondering the significance of time, identity, and the inexplicable connection between a king?s irrational jealousy and a lost princess, look no further. Shakespeare?s way with words can often leave readers scratching their heads, much like trying to decipher a particularly puzzling crossword puzzle after a few too many cups of tea. This edition, with its faded spine and slightly tattered cover, is a testament to the enduring nature of literature?marked by the hands of countless readers who, much like you, likely found themselves lost in Shakespeare?s labyrinthine narratives. As you flip through the pages, you may be reminded of the peculiarities of humanity?the foibles that make us laugh, cry, and occasionally yell at the television. The characters within The Winter?s Tale are as whimsical and chaotic as a family gathering gone awry. One minute you?re dissecting the existential dread of a king, and the next you?re swept up in the antics of a rogue shepherd. This delightful disarray is precisely what makes Shakespeare an enduring fixture in the bookshelf of life. Or so one would like to believe. Condition: Used, which in this case means the book has seen better days, much like the aforementioned uncle who still insists on wearing his ?I Love 1988? t-shirt. Expect a few dog-eared pages, marginalia that may or may not include existential musings by previous readers, and a spine that creaks in protest when opened. This book is the literary equivalent of finding a vintage record in a thrift shop: it might not be perfect, but it has soul. Its well-worn state only adds to the charm, inviting you to ponder the many souls who have traversed these pages before you. So why not take a chance on this literary relic? You never know when a good dose of Shakespearean chaos might come in handy for those particularly dreary days. Just remember to stop by Crappy Old Books, where every book has a story, even if that story is mostly about why it was left on the shelf. THIS BOOK BEARS THE CRAPPY OLD BOOKS STAMP. IF THAT IS UNDESIRABLE PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS. THE STAMP MARKS WHICH IS USUALLY TO THE FRONT AND BACK INNER PAGES SAYS SOLD BY CRAPPY OLD BOOKS WITH WEB SITE URL. IT IN NO WAY DEMINISHED FROM THE READING. IF YOU WANT A PRISTINE BOOK, P. Seller Inventory # 796
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