Pericles, Prince of Tyre

The play features Pericles, the young Prince of Tyre, who uncovers a dark secret about Antiochus and faces deadly consequences for his knowledge. Fleeing his city, he aids the famine-stricken people of Tarsus before being shipwrecked in Pentapolis. There, he participates in a tournament for the hand of King Simonedes' daughter, Thaisa, ultimately winning her love despite his humble circumstances. Themes of adventure, fate, and the quest for truth intertwine as Pericles navigates treachery and fortune across his journey.