Read Shakespeare's texts - and understand every word!. Features a line-by-line modernization and helpful commentary. Also contains the complete text of the original work.
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.
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Read Shakespeare's texts - and understand every word!. Features a line-by-line modernization and helpful commentary. Also contains the complete text of the original work.
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.
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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.
Each No Fear Shakespeare contains:
- The complete text of the original play
- A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language
- A complete list of characters with descriptions
- Plenty of helpful commentary.
About the Author
WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet.
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. Each No Fear Shakespeare contains: The complete text of the original play A line-by-line translation that puts Shakespeare into everyday language A complete list of characters with descriptions Plenty of helpful commentary. Wild jealousy. Unfounded accusations. Death and rebirth. 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.
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