Pericles Prince of Tyre

by William Shakespeare

Overview

This drama presents the story of Pericles, a prince who must flee king Antiochus of Antioch, whom he has accused of having incestuous feelings for his daughter. Shipwrecked, Pericles then wins Thaisa, princess of Pentapolis, as his wife. On the couple's journey home, Thaisa gives birth to a daughter, but is presumed dead. The daughter is given to foster parents and the mother left for dead; Pericles and his family are only reunited after many adventures.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940012647740
Publisher:	qasim idrees
Publication date:	04/07/2011
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	254 KB

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom