کتاب The Late Romances of Shakespeare Original Pericles The first of Shakespeares late romances moves spectacularly from one dramatic period to another as the hero Pericles sails off to adventure and love and experiences what for him is a miracle  Cymbeline A favorite romantic drama this play of a wife unjustly accused of faithlessness moves from a world of intrigue and slander to one of reconciliation and forgiveness and contains two of Shakespeares most poignantly beautiful songs  The Winters Tale From a darkly melodramatic beginning to a joyous pastoral ending this romance of a jealous king and his longsuffering queen is superb entertainment with revelations plot twists and a final compelling theatrical moment of discovery  The Tempest This tale of the exiled Duke of Milan marooned on an enchanted island is so richly filled with music and magic romance and comedy that its theme of love and reconciliation offers a splendid feast for the senses and the heart