The Winter's Tale

The Signet Classics edition of the Shakespeare play that straddles the line between tragedy and comedy.. When jealous King Leontes falsely accuses his wife of infidelity he sets off a chain of events that will explore remorse love joy compassion and forgiveness.. This title in the Signet Classics Shakespeare series includes:. An overview of William Shakespeares life world and theater A special introduction to the play by the editor Frank Kermode A note on the sources from which Shakespeare derived The Winters Talea generous selection from Robert Greenes Pandosto Dramatic criticism from Simon Forman Samuel Taylor Coleridge and others A stage and screen history of notable actors directors and productions of The Winters Tale Text notes and commentaries printed in the clearest most readable format Recommended readings