Pericles
Pericles
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Pericles

Part of the Folger Shakespeare Library Book Series
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Sep 14, 2021
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781982170172
    Publication Date
    September 14, 2021
    Original Publication Date
    January 1, 1608
    Page Count
    304
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1188L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z+
    ATOS® Book Level
    8.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    53872
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    UG

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