This book opens with a prologue that presents a list of tragedies and one romantic play selected by the author. The first act opens on an ominous note with Antiochus, the emperor of Antioch, musing on a riddle that he has posed to all the princes that come seeking his daughter's hand. In a dark twist, any prince who fails to solve the riddle will be put to death. Prince Pericles of Tyre arrives and successfully interprets the riddle, but his knowledge inadvertently exposes a dark family secret. Forced to flee for his life, Pericles embarks on a sea journey that will be fraught with peril, shipwreck, and the loss of his beloved wife. Despite the numerous trials and tribulations they face, both Pericles and his daughter, Marina, survive and are eventually reunited. This book is an epic tale of adventure, love, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the ancient world. It is a story that explores timeless themes such as the power of fate, the strength of family bonds, and the importance of forgiveness.
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Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book opens with a prologue that presents a list of tragedies and one romantic play selected by the author. The first act opens on an ominous note with Antiochus, the emperor of Antioch, musing on a riddle that he has posed to all the princes that come seeking his daughter's hand. In a dark twist, any prince who fails to solve the riddle will be put to death. Prince Pericles of Tyre arrives and successfully interprets the riddle, but his knowledge inadvertently exposes a dark family secret. Forced to flee for his life, Pericles embarks on a sea journey that will be fraught with peril, shipwreck, and the loss of his beloved wife. Despite the numerous trials and tribulations they face, both Pericles and his daughter, Marina, survive and are eventually reunited. This book is an epic tale of adventure, love, and redemption, set against the backdrop of the ancient world. It is a story that explores timeless themes such as the power of fate, the strength of family bonds, and the importance of forgiveness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781333683108_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333683108
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781333683108
Quantity: 15 available