Significance of the Title of The Winter's Tale The title of a play should be like the signboard of a shop. Just as a signboard indicates the goods that are sold in the shop, so as a good title should give an indication as to the contents of the play, its theme, symbolism etc. Shakespeare's titles are…

The Winter's Tale as a Pastoral Romance   When we review the drama under discussion we arrive at a definite conclusion that the play The Winter's Tale is neither predominantly a tragic play nor predominantly a romantic play. It may be regarded as a tragi-comedy . Before spilling ink on the elements …