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The Tempest

By William Shakespeare
Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series
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The Tempest by William Shakespeare unfolds on a remote island where Prospero, a deposed duke and sorcerer, orchestrates events to restore his daughter Miranda's rightful place in society. Through magical manipulations and interactions with shipwrecked characters, themes of revenge, redemption, and reconciliation emerge amidst enchanting drama and lyrical beauty. The play crafts a world of intrigue and magical allure, capturing human nature's complexities and the power of forgiveness.
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You might enjoy this enchanting tale if you appreciate themes of magic, power, and reconciliation set on a mysterious island. The story delves into the complexities of human nature and explores themes of forgiveness and revenge, making it a captivating read for those interested in timeless human experiences and poetic language.

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The Tempest

The Tempest isone of Shakespeare's enduringly popular and much-studied later plays. The introduction has been extended to focus on new scholarship about the play's first production and to take account of major theatre and film versions since first publication in 1999, including Julie Taymor's 2010 film starring Helen Mirren.

The Tempest isone of Shakespeare's enduringly popular and much-studied later plays. The introduction has been extended to focus on new scholarship about the play's first production and to take account of major theatre and film versions since first publication in 1999, including Julie Taymor's 2010 film starring Helen Mirren.

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The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, both in the classroom and in the theatre, and this revision brings the Arden 3 edition right up-to-date.

A completely new section of the introduction discusses new thinking about Shakespeare's sources for the play and examines his treatment of colonial themes. It also covers key productions since this edition was first published in 1999.

Most importantly, it looks at Julie Taymor's ground-breaking 2010 film starring Helen Mirren as "Prospera."

Alden and Virginia Vaughan's edition of The Tempest is much valued for its authority and originality. Their revision brings it up-to-date, making it even more relevant and useful to students and theatre practitioners.

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Several reviews of The Tempest highlight its dreamlike quality and metaphysical depth. Some critics argue that it is better experienced as a read rather than a performance, emphasising its layered interpretations. The Vaughans' edition is noted for its detailed introduction and lack of agenda, allowing readers to explore various arguments about the play. Their updated content with recent scholarship is praised for enhancing an already strong edition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408133477

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 August 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: The Arden Shakespeare

Edition: Revised edition

Illustration: 20 in text black & white

Contributors:

  • Edited by Professor Alden T. Vaughan
  • Edited by Professor Virginia Mason Vaughan

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 440g

Pages: 416

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Arts & Culture Non-Fiction Series: The Arden Shakespeare Third Series William Shakespeare

About the Author

Alden T. Vaughan is an Affiliate Professor at Clark University, USA and a Professor Emeritus at Columbia University, USA. He is co-editor of the Arden Third Series edition of The Tempest. William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an English dramatist, poet, and actor, generally regarded as the greatest playwright of all time. Virginia Mason Vaughan is Professor Emerita and Research Professor at Clark University, USA. She is a leading international expert on The Tempest, and co-editor of the Arden Third Series edition of the play.

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