Winter's Tale
About this book
"Neither comedy nor tragedy, The Winter's tale contains elements of each genre, and defies easy classification. It experiments, like many of Shakespeare's late plays, with different styles and tones, and draws on a wide range of sources and inspirations. Full of mysteries and miracles, grief and dark humour, this strange play has fascinated critics and theatregoers for centuries. Theatrical and cinematic productions have tried to capture the range of interpretations and staging possibilities presented by The Winter's Tale, and the introduction to this edition explores the play's long history in performance and in criticism. Illustrations and extended notes interleaved throughout the text discuss the echoes of religious, scientific, and mythological texts found in the play."--Publisher description.
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 37721 readers · 102 pages · ≈ 1 h 53 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read Winter's Tale?
About ≈ 1 h 53 m — 102 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Winter's Tale?
102 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Winter's Tale?
It sits on the Drama, Fiction shelves.
Is Winter's Tale in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in Winter's Tale?
The main characters include William Shakespeare (1564-1616), John King of England (1167-1216).
Where does Winter's Tale take place?
It is set in Sicily (Italy), Sicily, Italy.
Who wrote Winter's Tale?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read Winter's Tale online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library