George Steevens / Samuel Johnson / William Shakespeare
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Librería Aciertas (Toledo)
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Librería Kolima (Madrid)
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'The Winter’s Tale', one of Shakespeare’s late romances, blends tragedy and comedy to explore themes of jealousy, forgiveness, and redemption. Leontes, King of Sicilia, irrationally accuses his wife, Hermione, of infidelity, setting in motion a chain of tragic events that includes her death and the abandonment of their daughter, Perdita. Years later, Perdita, raised as a shepherdess in Bohemia, meets and falls in love with Prince Florizel, leading to revelations and reconciliations that restore harmony.This edition includes annotations and commentary by Samuel Johnson and George Steevens, offering valuable insights into the play’s language, context, and enduring appeal. Their critical perspectives enhance the reader’s understanding of Shakespeare’s artistry and the complexities of 'The Winter’s Tale'. This play remains a testament to the power of forgiveness and the cyclical nature of life, death, and renewal.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
