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The tempest / William Shakespeare

By:

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 [author]

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Simply ShakespearePublication details: New York : Barron's Educational ; c2002.Description: 224 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cmISBN:

9780764120875

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

PR 2878 .C68 2002 G

Contents:

Introduction -- The temptest -- Additional Resources.

Summary: The Tempest by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610-1611, is a captivating play that blends elements of romance, magic, and political intrigue. Set on a remote island, the story follows Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks his usurping brother, Antonio, and other nobles on the island. Prospero seeks justice and orchestrates a series of events to confront those who wronged him. The play explores themes of monstrosity, obedience, and the transformative nature of art, with Prospero’s magical abilities serving as a metaphor for the creative process.

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Books	NU Clark Circulation	Non-fiction	GC PR 2878 .C68 2002 G (Browse shelf(Opens below))		Available		NUCLA000002262

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Original Shakespearean text with a modern Line-for-Line Translation

Includes bibliographical references.

Introduction -- The temptest -- Additional Resources.

The Tempest by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610-1611, is a captivating play that blends elements of romance, magic, and political intrigue. Set on a remote island, the story follows Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to create a tempest that shipwrecks his usurping brother, Antonio, and other nobles on the island. Prospero seeks justice and orchestrates a series of events to confront those who wronged him. The play explores themes of monstrosity, obedience, and the transformative nature of art, with Prospero’s magical abilities serving as a metaphor for the creative process.

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