The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
"The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century. This story intertwines themes of jealousy, redemption, and the passage of time, focusing on the character of Leontes, King of Sicilia, whose unfounded suspicions lead to personal tragedy and loss. As the play unfolds, it explores the societal impacts of his actions and the eventual quest for reconciliation. At the start of the play, we are introduced
to key characters like Leontes, his wife Hermione, and their son Mamillius, in addition to Polixenes, the King of Bohemia, and the faithful advisor Camillo. The opening scenes illustrate the warmth of friendship between Leontes and Polixenes, along with the affection shared within Leontes’ family. However, when Leontes becomes inexplicably convinced of an affair between Hermione and Polixenes, the atmosphere shifts dramatically. His jealousy prompts suspicions that threaten to unravel the bonds of loyalty and love among the characters, leading the audience into a complex narrative filled with emotional turmoil and foreshadowing grave consequences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Winter's Tale |
| Note | The First Folio, 1623 |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Winter%27s_Tale |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 84.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Married people -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Subject | Castaways -- Drama |
| Subject | Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1134 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 1997 |
| Most Recently Updated | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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