The Winters Tale, According to the First Folio (Spelling Modernised) (Classic Reprint): With Introduction and Relative Lists: With Introduction and Relative Lists (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Shakespeare’s Winters Tale as it appeared in the First Folio, with spelling modernised for today’s reader.

This edition presents The Winters Tale in a form faithful to the First Folio, but with spelling updated for clarity. It also includes a thoughtful introduction and a set of relative lists to help navigate the play’s structure and cast. Enhanced by scholarly notes, readers gain context on printing history and authorial practice, without losing the drama’s original voice.

Discover how period conventions shaped the text, learn about the play’s place in Shakespeare’s output, and explore the editorial decisions behind this edition. The result is a readable, faithful rendering that supports study, performance, and enjoyment alike.

• Faithful recreation of the First Folio text, with spelling modernised for easy reading.


• Introduction that sets the scene for The Winters Tale and its publication history.


• Relative lists to guide readers through characters and relationships in the play.


• Editorial notes and context that illuminate form, language, and performance history.

Ideal for students, teachers, actors, and readers who want a clear, scholarly presentation of this Shakespearean comedy.

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