The Winter's Tale (Annotated by Henry N. Hudson with an Introduction by Charles Harold Herford)

The play features a complex narrative that intertwines intense psychological drama with comedic elements, leading to a happy resolution. It centers on Leontes, the King of Sicilia, whose unfounded jealousy towards his wife, Queen Hermione, and his friend Polixenes triggers a chain of events that jeopardizes his kingdom. As the story unfolds, themes of jealousy, redemption, and the impact of mistrust are explored. This edition includes a preface and annotations by Henry N. Hudson, along with an introduction by Charles Harold Herford.