Pericles

Shakespeare wrote one of his most intricate late romances — a prince who has lost everything must navigate shipwrecks, pirates, and miraculous reunions to find his family again.

romanceEnglishmoderateshort · ~2.5h
Influence
4.0/10
Popularity
3.5/10

Few love to hear the sins they love to act.

Why It Matters

Shakespeare wrote one of his most intricate late romances — a prince who has lost everything must navigate shipwrecks, pirates, and miraculous reunions to find his family again. It is the least performed of the late plays but contains some of his most moving explorations of loss and recovery. The play anticipates the novel in its sprawling, episodic structure.

The Groblé Take

Personal review

This one was a little too absurd with everyone alive and meeting up at the end. Not that interesting except for marina being so honorable, she makes bad people good

Notable Quotes

If you were born to honour, show it now.

Marina, Pericles

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