Pericles

"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.