The Winter’s Tale is a compelling story two kings and best friends, Leaontes and Polixenes, whose lives, after a dramatic turn of events, take separate and harsh paths, only to help the two characters discover again the values they had cherished as young men. Desperately trying to escape their fears and pain, the kings come close to losing the most valuable thing they have ever had – each other.
This is a short version of one of the most intriguing Shakespeare’s plays. A beautifully illustrated and captivating story, in which a true friendship and love intermingle with jealousy and suffering. Its rich and splendid illustrations masterfully complete the unique and surprising plot.