Pericles by William Shakespeare
The play follows the story of Pericles, a young prince who is betrayed by his uncle and left to die at sea. He is rescued by a fisherman and eventually finds his way back to his homeland, where he seeks revenge against his uncle. Along the way, he falls in love with a woman named Thaisa, who is also falsely accused of infidelity by her own brother. Together, they face numerous challenges and obstacles before ultimately being reunited.
By William Shakespeare · First published 1602 · Genre: Drama, Tragedy, Romance · 27 chapters · 37,194 words
First lines
Enter Gower.
Before the palace of Antioch.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: William Shakespeare
- Date: 1602 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Drama, Tragedy, Romance, Adventure
- Length: 37,194 words
- Structure: 27 chapters, 751 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Drama — Pericles is one of the plays from William Shakespeare, and like most of his works, it involves complex character developments and intense plot dynamics, embodying elements of the drama genre.
- Tragedy — Pericles, like many of Shakespeare's plays, explores themes of loss, struggle, and ultimately, tragedy. The protagonist suffers numerous misfortunes throughout his journey, classifying the play as a tragedy.
- Romance — Pericles features several love stories, including the romantic relationship between Pericles and Thaisa. These elements of love and romantic struggle place this work in the romance genre.
- Adventure — Pericles embarks on a series of thrilling adventures throughout the play, experiencing a variety of different settings and situations. This element of journey and adventure prominently features in the narrative.
Tags
Tragedy · Romance · Adventure · Fantasy · Historical Fiction · Shakespeare · Elizabethan Era · Narrative Poem · Maritime Setting · Political Intrigue · Love Triangle · Mystery
Contents
- ACT I
- ACT II
- ACT III
- ACT IV
- ACT V
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE I
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE II
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE III
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE IV
- SCENE V
- SCENE V
- SCENE VI