William Shakespeare's Works/Comedies/Winter's Tale

The Winter's Tale is a comedy by William Shakespeare, written around 1610. The play retells a story by Robert Greene entitled "Pandosto", which was written 10 years before. The plot revolves around the irrational jealousy of the King of Sicily, his unjust treatment of his virtuous wife, and his repentance and their reconciliation. Acts /Act 1/ /Act 2/ /Act 3/ /Act 4/ /Act 5/ Dramatis Personæ Leontes Mamillius Camillo Antigonus Cleomenes Dion Polixenes Florizel Archidamus Clown Autolycus Father Time Hermione Perdita Paulina Emilia Mopsa Dorcas Sicilian Lords Sicilian Gentlemen Officers a Mariner a Jailer a Shepherd the Shepherd's servant Hermione's attendants Other Lords Other Ladies Attendants Satyrs Shepherds Shepherdesses Guards others