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nThe authoritative edition of Cymbeline from The Folger Shakespeare Library, the trusted and widely used Shakespeare series for students and general readers. nCymbeline tells the story of a British king, Cymbeline, and his three children, presented as though they are in a fairy tale. The secret marriage of Cymbelines daughter, Imogen, triggers much of the action, which includes villainous slander, homicidal jealousy, cross-gender disguise, a deathlike trance, and the appearance of Jupiter in a vision. n nKidnapped in infancy, Cymbelines two sons are raised in a Welsh cave. As young men, they rescue a starving stranger (Imogen in disguise); kill Cymbelines stepson; and fight with almost superhuman valor against the Roman army. The king, meanwhile, takes on a Roman invasion rather than pay a tribute. He too is a familiar figure--a father who loses his children and miraculously finds them years later; a king who defeats an army and grants pardon to all. n nCymbeline displays unusually powerful emotions with a tremendous charge. Like some of Shakespeares other late work--especially The Winters Tale and The Tempest--it is an improbable story lifted into a nearly mythic realm. n nThis edition includes: n -Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play n -Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play n -Scene-by-scene plot summaries n -A key to the plays famous lines and phrases n -An introduction to reading Shakespeares language n -An essay by a leading Shakespeare scholar providing a modern perspective on the play n -Fresh images from the Folger Shakespeare Librarys vast holdings of rare books n -An annotated guide to further reading n nEssay by Cynthia Marshall n nThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, DC, is home to the worlds largest collection of Shakespeares printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit Folger.edu.n
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