Pericles
- ISBN-10
- 081296943X
- ISBN-13
- 9780812969436
- Series
- Périclès
- Category
- Drama
- Pages
- 226
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2012-04-10
- Publisher
- Modern Library
- Author
- William Shakespeare
Description
“This world to me is but a ceaseless storm Whirring me from my friends.” —Pericles Eminent Shakespearean scholars Jonathan Bate and Eric Rasmussen provide a fresh new edition of this classic tragicomedy of good and evil in many guises. THIS VOLUME ALSO INCLUDES MORE THAN A HUNDRED PAGES OF EXCLUSIVE FEATURES: • an original Introduction to Pericles • incisive scene-by-scene synopsis and analysis with vital facts about the work • commentary on past and current productions based on interviews with leading directors, actors, and designers • photographs of key RSC productions • an overview of Shakespeare’s theatrical career and chronology of his plays Ideal for students, theater professionals, and general readers, these modern and accessible editions from the Royal Shakespeare Company set a new standard in Shakespearean literature for the twenty-first century.
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- 2018-11-11
- 92 pages
- Paperback
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- 2017-12-01
- 64 pages
- Ebook
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- 2017-07-15
- 112 pages
- Paperback
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