Talvinen Tarina
1623
Talvinen Tarina, first published in 1623, is a tragicomedy by William Shakespeare that explores themes of jealousy, betrayal, and redemption. The play centers on King Leontes of Sicilia, who irrationally accuses his pregnant wife, Hermione, of infidelity with his best friend, Polyxenes. This unfounded jealousy leads to devastating consequences, but after sixteen years, the narrative hints at healing and reconciliation through magical elements. Notably, the play features the character of Time, who dramatically alters the course of events.
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“Exit, pursued by a bear.””
— William Shakespeare
“A sad tale's best for winter: I have one of sprites and goblins.””
— William Shakespeare
“Though I am not naturally honest, I am sometimes so by chance.””
— William Shakespeare
“I do feel it gone, But know not how it went””
— William Shakespeare
“What a fool honesty is.””
— William Shakespeare
“It is an heretic that makes the fire, Not she which burns in't.””
— William Shakespeare
“I have drunk and seen the spider.””
— William Shakespeare
“a wild dedication of yourselvesTo undiscovered waters, undreamed shores.””
— William Shakespeare
“There's some ill planet reigns:I must be patient till the heavens lookWith an aspect more favourable. Good my lords,I am not prone to weeping, as our sexCommonly are; the want of which vain dewPerchance shall dry your pities: but I haveThat honourable grief lodged here which burnsWorse than tears drown: beseech you all, my lords,With thoughts so qualified as your charitiesShall best instruct you, measure me; and soThe king's will be perform'd!””
— William Shakespeare
