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Pericles

By William Shakespeare
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Pericles by William Shakespeare follows the adventures of Pericles, Prince of Tyre, as he navigates a world full of intrigue, peril, and romance. The play spans several years and geographical locations, tracing Pericles's journey as he encounters rulers, rescues damsels in distress, and confronts loss and separation. Ultimately, it is a tale of endurance, redemption, and the surprising turns of fate.
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Pericles

Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma.

Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma.

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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.

Pericles, Prince of Tyre, must solve a riddle in order to marry the daughter of the King of Antioch, or be put to death. But when the answer reveals a horrific secret, the young man faces his greatest dilemma. Danger and adventure follow as Pericles flees the city to find his fortune elsewhere, in a romantic drama of families lost and reunited, evil punished and virtue rewarded.

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Pericles by William Shakespeare is praised for its vivid portrayal of Shakespeare's work, with James Shapiro noting the edition as remarkable, enhancing the understanding of the play. Additionally, The Wall Street Journal commends the book for being rich in literary and historical context.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141396637

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 169g

Pages: 224

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics William Shakespeare

About the Author

William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Eugene Giddens is Professor of Shakespeare and Renaissance Studies at Anglia Ruskin University.

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