Le conte d'hiver

by William Shakespeare

"Le conte d'hiver" by William Shakespeare is a play originally published in 1623. When King Leontes becomes convinced his pregnant wife has been unfaithful with his visiting friend, he sets in motion a tragic chain of events involving exile, lost children, and death. Sixteen years later, a young shepherd and a prince fall in love, unknowingly setting the stage for unexpected reunions and revelations that may heal old wounds.