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Pericles

William Shakespeare

Casa editrice: CLXBX

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Pericles is one of William Shakespeare's most adventurous and emotionally rich plays, blending romance, tragedy, and redemption into a sweeping tale that spans kingdoms and oceans. Believed to have been written around 1607–1608, the story follows Prince Pericles of Tyre as he embarks on a perilous journey filled with mystery, danger, loss, and ultimately, miraculous reunion.

The play begins when Pericles travels to the city of Antioch to compete for the hand of the king's daughter. There he discovers a dark and shocking secret hidden behind the king's challenge—a secret so dangerous that it forces him to flee for his life. What follows is a long voyage across the Mediterranean world, where storms, shipwrecks, political intrigue, and unexpected kindness shape his fate.

Along his journey, Pericles encounters both cruelty and compassion. He finds temporary refuge in the kingdom of Pentapolis, where he wins the love of the noble Thaisa. Yet happiness proves fragile as tragedy strikes during a violent sea storm, leading Pericles to believe he has lost his beloved wife forever. Burdened by grief and responsibility, he entrusts his newborn daughter, Marina, to the care of others before continuing his restless wanderings.

Years later, Marina grows into a young woman of extraordinary virtue and strength. Despite facing betrayal, danger, and corruption, her courage and moral purity transform the lives of those around her. Her story runs parallel to Pericles' own struggles, weaving a powerful narrative about endurance, faith, and the enduring bonds of family.

What makes Pericles unique among Shakespeare's works is its epic scope and its fairy-tale-like sense of wonder. Narrated in part by the poet Gower, the play moves across time and place, creating a story that feels both mythical and deeply human. Themes of forgiveness, divine providence, and the healing power of reunion give the play a hopeful and uplifting tone.

Filled with dramatic shipwrecks, royal courts, lost children, and miraculous discoveries, Pericles explores the idea that life's darkest trials can lead to unexpected redemption. The play reminds readers and audiences that perseverance, virtue, and faith can guide people through even the most turbulent storms.

Today, Pericles stands as one of Shakespeare's most moving late romances—a story of suffering transformed into joy, and of families torn apart by fate only to be reunited by grace. It is a timeless tale that celebrates resilience, hope, and the enduring possibility of renewal.
Disponibile da: 01/04/2026.
Lunghezza di stampa: 65 pagine.

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