Pericles

Discover the captivating world of Shakespeare's Pericles, the first full-blown tragicomedy by the legendary playwright. This B-format paperback edition, published in 2015 by Penguin UK, consists of 224 engaging pages that explore the extraordinary story of Pericles, Prince of Tyre. Dive into a narrative replete with adventure, love, and moral dilemmas, as Pericles navigates life-threatening challenges in his quest for fortune and happiness. The central plot revolves around Pericles solving a mysterious riddle to win the hand of the stunning daughter of the King of Antioch, with dire consequences looming if he fails. Shakespeare intricately weaves themes of lost families, redemption, and the eternal struggle between good and evil throughout this romantic drama.

The beautifully edited edition by Eugene Giddens provides an insightful preface, extensive commentary, and essential introductions. Readers can benefit from a comprehensive overview of Shakespeare’s life, information about Elizabethan theatre, and a detailed chronology to enhance their understanding of the context surrounding this play. Ideal for both avid fans and newcomers alike, this edition also includes thought-provoking essays on performance options for stage and screen.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141396637
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2015
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 224


Description:
Pericles was Shakespeare's first full-blown tragicomedy, the precursor to The Winter's Tale, Cymbeline and The Tempest, and one of his most popular plays in the seventeenth century. This Penguin edition is edited by Eugene Giddens.'One sin, I know, another doth provoke; Murder's as near to lust as flame to smoke' Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma. Danger and adventure follow as Pericles flees the city to find his fortune elsewhere, in a romantic drama of families lost and reunited, evil punished and virtue rewarded.This book contains a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, a separate introduction to Pericles, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options on both stage and screen, and a commentary.

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