Pericles, Prince of Tyre

Pericles, Prince of Tyre is a Jacobean tragicomedy written by William Shakespeare, first published in 1609. The play follows Prince Pericles as he faces a series of calamities, including a deadly riddle from King Antiochus and a shipwreck that leads to the loss of his family. Notably, the play explores themes of duty, honor, and the quest for identity, culminating in a journey filled with political intrigue and personal loss. While questions about authorship exist, Shakespeare is credited with a significant portion of the text, particularly the latter acts focusing on Pericles and his daughter Marina.