# The Winter's Tale

By William Shakespeare.

"The Winter's Tale" by William Shakespeare is a play originally published in 1623. When King Leontes suddenly becomes consumed by jealousy, he accuses his pregnant wife of betrayal and sets off a tragic chain of events that tears apart families and kingdoms. A baby is abandoned, a kingdom mourns, and sixteen years pass. What begins as intense psychological drama transforms into something unexpected—a tale where lost children, disguised lovers, and mysterious prophecies collide, leading toward an ending that defies expectation. (Summary by Project Gutenberg, written by machine.)

- Language: English
- Subjects: Fathers and daughters -- Drama; Married people -- Drama; Tragicomedy; Castaways -- Drama; Sicily (Italy) -- Kings and rulers -- Drama

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