The authoritative edition of Pericles from The Folger Shakespeare
Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for
students and general readers. Pericles tells of a prince who risks
his life to win a princess, but discovers that she is in an
incestuous relationship with her father and flees to safety. He
marries another princess, but she dies giving birth to their
daughter. The adventures continue from one disaster to another
until the grown-up daughter pulls her father out of despair and the
play moves toward a gloriously happy ending. This edition includes:
-Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the
play -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing
the text of the play -Scene-by-scene plot summaries -A key to the
play's famous lines and phrases -An introduction to reading
Shakespeare's language -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar
providing a modern perspective on the play -Fresh images from the
Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books -An
annotated guide to further reading Essay by Margaret Jane Kidnie
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the
world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a
magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition
to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger
offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more
information, visit Folger.edu.
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