The Winter's Tale, Paraphrased. This book converts William Shakespeare's famous play into everyday English. The renowned playwright's antiquated references and phrases have been replaced with contemporary terms and language. You don't need to interrupt your reading to research obscure names and places in order to decipher the gist of Shakespeare's dialogue. All the impact remains intact without the baggage. This paraphrasing demystifies the archaic lingo of the 1600's and retains the spice of Shakespeare's cut-and-thrust dialogue and raucous comedy. This play is easy to read but hard to put down. Additionally, it contains 90 pictures from the time period. This gives you a clear picture of the time when kings, queens, and noblemen ruled the land. These vivid images, most of which are masterpieces, provide the framework for the triumphs and failures of the story's heroes, villains, and fumbling stooges. The old becomes alive, tangible and tasty. You will be refreshed and enlightened to discover this window to the author and his acclaimed tragicomedy. It brings the charm and panache of Shakespeare's theater to modern times. "The Winter's Tale, Paraphrased" is a friend to all who love the stage and entertaining adventures.