Pericles (Folger Shakespeare Library)
Pericles embarks on perilous voyages from Tyre to Antioch and beyond, facing tyrants, storms, and separations from his family. Through trials of loss and reunion, the play weaves a tale of endurance and divine providence in Shakespeare's dramatic style. This Folger edition offers the authentic text with scholarly support for deeper appreciation.
About This Book
Pericles, a play attributed to William Shakespeare, follows the adventures of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, as he navigates a world of peril and wonder. This Folger Shakespeare Library edition provides the complete text with helpful annotations.
The story unfolds through Pericles' journeys across the Mediterranean, involving shipwrecks, lost daughters, and royal intrigues. Readers gain insights into Elizabethan themes of fate, family, and redemption.
Ideal for students and enthusiasts, the edition includes scholarly notes to enhance understanding of the language and historical context without altering the original drama.
Explore the play's structure, blending romance and tragedy, in a format that supports both reading and performance.
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