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The Tempest
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The Tempest
A storm rages. Prospero, his daughter Miranda, and his monstrous servant Caliban watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, and bewitching love follow as the travellers explore the strange place of spirits and monsters on which they have landed.
A storm rages. Prospero and his daughter watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, bewitching love and enchantment follow as the travellers explore this mysterious place of spirits and monsters, and discover that all is not as it seems.
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Part of the authoritative and acclaimed Penguin Shakespeare series, now rejacketed in the celebrated Penguin Classics livery.
A storm rages. Prospero and his daughter watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, bewitching love, and drunkenness follow as the travellers explore the strange place of spirits and monsters on which they have landed. They soon begin to realise all is not as it seems.
Discover the timeless intrigue of The Tempest, a masterpiece by William Shakespeare.
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The Tempest is universally acclaimed for its enchanting plot and poetic language. Critics praise its exploration of themes like power, revenge, and forgiveness, highlighting the depth and complexity of Shakespeare's characters. The play is often lauded for its imaginative setting and magical elements, which continue to captivate audiences.
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ISBN: 9780141396309
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 29 October 2015
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Penguin Classics
Contributors:
- Introduction by Martin Butler
- Revised by Martin Butler
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 15.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 181g
Pages: 240
About the Author
William Shakespeare was born in late April 1564 in Stratford-upon-Avon and died in 1616. He is widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's pre-eminent dramatist. Stanley Wells is Emeritus Professor of the University of Birmingham and Honorary President of the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust. Martin Butler is Professor of English Renaissance Drama at the University of Leeds.
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