The winter's tale /
Wild jealousy. Unfounded accusations. Death and rebirth. And, of course, Exeunt, chased by a bear - one of Shakespeare's most famous stage directions. Leontes, King of Sicily, suddenly becomes insane with jealousy, believing his pregnant wife has been unfaithful to him. Acting upon his rage, he...
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SparkNotes,
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Publisher Address: | [New York] : |
Publication Dates: | [2017] |
Literature type: | Book |
Language: | English |
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No fear Shakespeare
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Summary: |
Wild jealousy. Unfounded accusations. Death and rebirth. And, of course, Exeunt, chased by a bear - one of Shakespeare's most famous stage directions. Leontes, King of Sicily, suddenly becomes insane with jealousy, believing his pregnant wife has been unfaithful to him. Acting upon his rage, he sets a tragedy in motion that will cost him, his family, and his friends dearly. |
Item Description: |
"Shakespeare slide-by-slide plain English." "The play plus a translation anyone can understand." "No Fear Shakespeare gives you the complete text of The Winter's Tale on the left-hand page, side-by-side with an easy-to-understand translation on the right...a complete list of characters with descriptions, and helpful commentary."--Page [4] of cover. |
Carrier Form: | x, 253 pages ; 19 cm. |
ISBN: |
9781454928065 1454928069 |
Index Number: | PR2839 |
CLC: | I561.33 |
Call Number: | I561.33/S527-158 |