The Winter's Tale - Paperback

by William Shakespeare (Author)

The Winter's Tale is a comedy that was written by William Shakespeare that is also considered to be one of his late romances. The Winter's Tale is also notable for being one of Shakespeare's most complex psychological dramas and it is still one of his most widely performed plays. William Shakespeare, the Bard of Avon, is known for his many sonnets and plays that have stood the test of time. Shakespeare was born in Stratford-upon-Avon. He married at a young age and had three children. At age 21, Shakespeare began to have success in his business venture, an acting company known as the King's Men. He also began writing at this time and would ultimately complete many of the most famous works in all of literature. Shakespeare's plays were well-loved from the beginning and even today his popularity remains unparalleled. The cause of Shakespeare's death is unknown, but he is honored today in Westminster Abbey in the Poet's Corner.