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The Winter's Tale (Dream Classics) Kindle Edition

by William Shakespeare (Author), Dream Classics (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 831 ratings
The Winter's Tale is a play by William Shakespeare, first published in the First Folio in 1623. Although it was listed as a comedy when it first appeared, some modern editors have relabeled the play a romance. Some critics, among them W. W. Lawrence (Lawrence, 9-13), consider it to be one of Shakespeare's "problem plays", because the first three acts are filled with intense psychological drama, while the last two acts are comedic and supply a happy ending.
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  1. Print length
    98 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Adrien Devret
  4. Accessibility
    Learn more
  5. Publication date
    24 July 2017
  6. File size
    2.0 MB
  7. Page Flip
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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07477R42K
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Adrien Devret
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 24 July 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 98 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8822801012
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer reviews:
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Customers find the book easy to read with copious notes of explanation, making it an indulgent read. Moreover, the story receives positive feedback, with one customer highlighting its blend of tragedy and comedy. Additionally, customers appreciate the Shakespeare content, with one noting it's ideal for studying the playwright, while another mentions it's a great way to experience the play.

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28 customers mention ‘Readability’25 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and appreciate its copious notes of explanation.

"...I have bought I cannot fault its content and all the information collated for the reader...." Read more

"...well-punctuated edition with an extensive introduction and three useful appendices, including the full text of the original story on which the..." Read more

"Brilliant to have Shakespeare so available and easy to read in a font that suits me very much enjoyed re-acquainting myself with this work." Read more

"...A luscious and indulgent read." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Story length’9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story length of the book, with one customer highlighting its blend of tragedy and comedy, while another appreciates its full text of the original play.

"One of my favourite Shakespeare stories with a amazing storyline of love, jealous, lost, betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation - a wonderful tale" Read more

"...I certainly found it an interesting way to explore the play and might well do it for other of his works." Read more

"...introduction and three useful appendices, including the full text of the original story on which the play is based and some admirably precise..." Read more

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6 customers mention ‘Shakespeare content’6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the Shakespeare content in the book, with one customer noting it's ideal for studying and another mentioning it keeps readers engaged.

"One of my favourite Shakespeare stories with a amazing storyline of love, jealous, lost, betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation - a wonderful tale" Read more

"Brilliant to have Shakespeare so available and easy to read in a font that suits me very much enjoyed re-acquainting myself with this work." Read more

"...and, although it is a slight and unlikely story, Shakespeare keeps you engaged and reading on. I liked it a lot." Read more

"This book is ideal for anyone studying Shakespeare and in particular The Winters Tale...." Read more

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Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning it's a great way to experience the play.

"...It was a great way to experience the play and take in the material...." Read more

"This is a compelling short story with twists and a bit of fun. Just lacking the extra star as would have liked notes with it...." Read more

"...my knowledge tenfold by reading these works, but find the films much more fun." Read more

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  • The humble reader
    5.0 out of 5 stars More of the same but in the best way possible
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 July 2015
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    like all Arden copies of Shakespeare's plays I have bought I cannot fault its content and all the information collated for the reader.I have not found any other editions of the plays which are so consistently useful.
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  • Thomas
    5.0 out of 5 stars The winter's tale review
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 November 2014
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    One of my favourite Shakespeare stories with a amazing storyline of love, jealous, lost, betrayal, forgiveness and reconciliation - a wonderful tale
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  • V. O'Regan
    4.0 out of 5 stars A blend of tragedy and comedy
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2024
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    I read this play along with listening to an unabridged recording of the play by the Marlow Dramatic Society. It was a great way to experience the play and take in the material.

    The edition also included plenty of background on the play including how it was a departure from Shakespeare’s other works- combining tragedy and comedy (tragicomedy), including its famous stage direction: ‘Exit, pursued by a bear’

    I certainly found it an interesting way to explore the play and might well do it for other of his works.
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  • Christopherdcowell
    3.0 out of 5 stars Handle with a little care
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 October 2012
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    It is a clearly laid-out, well-punctuated edition with an extensive introduction and three useful appendices, including the full text of the original story on which the play is based and some admirably precise musical material related to the songs within the play. Explanation of obscure locutions in the text is generally concise, although not always comprehensive. The frame of reference is wide and pertinent.

    My only disappointment with this edition, but it is a significant one given that the text of the play itself is easily obtainable at no expense, lies in the tone, rather than the content of the editor's introduction and notes. It seems to me that he is more concerned with proving previous commentators wrong than he is with enlarging on useful work that has gone before. The slight whiff of justification mars an otherwise excellent piece of work. Sometimes you have to accept that Shakespeare was an ambiguous writer and seeking to define a single meaning at the expense of other readings can reduce the scope of interpretation unnecessarily.
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  • Karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Winters Tale
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 August 2012
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    Its my first introduction to Shakespeare. Im in a drama group and they are doing the production next year. I like the explanations in the back of the book. Difficult language but Im getting there!
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  • JoF
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shakespeare after all this time
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2017
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    Find Shakespeare quite a challenge but after reading it several times I really was engrossed and enjoyed it.
    Needed to read it because I was going to a production of The Winters Tale at the Lyceum in Edinburgh. Brilliant production and now I am awakened to Shakespeare after 50 years Read Romeo and Juliet for O level and Othello for A level
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  • antmo
    5.0 out of 5 stars winter's tale,
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 8 March 2014
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    Brilliant to have Shakespeare so available and easy to read in a font that suits me very much enjoyed re-acquainting myself with this work.
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  • Emma liversidge
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lover of Shakespeare
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 January 2013
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    A lover of Shakespeare will surely enjoy this read, has all you'd expect from Shakespeare, disguises, hate, love and death. An epic tale spanning a long length of time. If you're new to Shakespeare, maybe this is a little bit too much for a first go, but if storytelling to concentrate and preserve then give It a go! A luscious and indulgent read.
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  • SteveRR
    5.0 out of 5 stars Value-priced and Best annotated Shakespeare for the Money
    Reviewed in Canada on 14 March 2017
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    This has to be the best series of Shakespeare's plays. Erudite, well laid out and comprehensive - this is far better than what my uni wanted me to buy. I will continue to buy this series going forward.
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  • Israel Drazin
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very thought-provoking tragic tale
    Reviewed in the United States on 15 April 2021
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    “The Winter’s Tale” by William Shakespeare is a fascinating, tragic, psychological but little known play that Shakespeare wrote about five years before his death. It is about a pagan king with a loving lovely pregnant wife, and a son. He develops an unfounded jealousy and is convinced despite no one agreeing with him that his wife, the queen, was unfaithful to him with his friend and the child in her body is not his. Despite being assured by the Oracle that his wife committed no adultery and the child is his, he has her killed and banishes his just born daughter. His son dies out of anguish. He soon realizes that he was wrong. But it is too late. Now he suffers for what he did.
    Sixteen years pass. His daughter is raised in another kingdom. By chance, she comes to his land, he meets her, realizes she is his daughter, and embraces her. He is shown a statute of his late wife. The statute comes alive and his wife forgives him saying she still loves him. He is is now after sixteen years given a second chance, forgiven for what he thought was unforgivable – although his son is lost.
    The play is well-worth watching. Its moral is that problems, even the worst ones, can be resolved in a large measure, at least somewhat.
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  • serena
    5.0 out of 5 stars CONSIGLIATISSIMO👌
    Reviewed in Italy on 8 May 2021
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    Tutto fantastico 🤩!
    Spedizione puntualissima come sempre e imballato e arrivato in perfette condizioni!
    Consiglio veramente il volume più importante di The Winter's Tale di Shakespeare, oltre ovviamente la versione di melchiori. C'è tutto ciò che riguarda l'opera, comprese le musiche di scena.
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    Reviewed in Italy on 8 May 2021
    Tutto fantastico 🤩!
    Spedizione puntualissima come sempre e imballato e arrivato in perfette condizioni!
    Consiglio veramente il volume più importante di The Winter's Tale di Shakespeare, oltre ovviamente la versione di melchiori. C'è tutto ciò che riguarda l'opera, comprese le musiche di scena.
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  • Lou
    5.0 out of 5 stars A tragedy that becomes sunnier and sunnier, with an incursion in the paranormal
    Reviewed in France on 3 April 2012
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    Ey, it was free! The barebones play by Shakespeare. You can see a version of it and follow along on youtube, where the BBC presents it with animated puppets. I love Mamilius and one aspect that I disagree with, that the second part is a comedy because it "ends well", is that Mamilius dies and stays dead. If it'd been a real comedy, he'd have been found "pretend-dead" or saved then hidden from his father's wrath or something..
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  • Amazonkundin
    5.0 out of 5 stars The Winter's Tale
    Reviewed in Germany on 25 September 2013
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    Da meine Tochter zur Zeit das Abitur macht und dort Shakespeare im Original gelesen wird, hat sie sich schon einige Bücher auf ihr Kindle geladen.
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