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Performed Variously As Escapist Fantasy, Celebratory Fiction, And Political Allegory, The Tempest Is One Of The Plays In Which William Shakespeare'S Genius As A Poetic Dramatist Found Its Fullest Expression. This Penguin Shakespeare Edition Is Edited With An Introduction By Martin Butler. 'How Many Goodly Creatures Are There Here! How Beauteous Mankind Is! O Brave New World, That Has Such People In'T!' 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, 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 Realize All Is Not As It Seems, In A Play Whose Magical Setting And Classical Unity Of Time And Place Have Inspired Films As Varied As Forbidden Planet, Peter Greenaway'S Prospero'S Books, And Julie Taymor'S The Tempest, Starring Helen Mirren As 'Prospera'. This Book Contains A General Introduction To Shakespeare'S Life And Elizabethan Theatre, A Separate Introduction To The Tempest, A Chronology, Suggestions For Further Reading, An Essay Discussing Performance Options On Both Stage And Screen, And A Commentary. If You Enjoyed The Tempest, You Might Like The Merchant Of Venice, Also Available In Penguin Shakespeare. 'Shakespeare, Coming Upon Me Unawares, Struck Me Like A Thunderbolt' Hector Berlioz
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Tempest? A: The main theme of The Tempest revolves around the concepts of power, forgiveness, and the human condition. It explores the dynamics of control and influence through the character of Prospero, who uses magic to manipulate others while ultimately seeking reconciliation.
- Q: Who is the author of The Tempest? A: The Tempest is authored by William Shakespeare, a renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era, known for his profound influence on English literature.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition of The Tempest? A: This edition of The Tempest was published on November 24, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does The Tempest have? A: The Tempest has a total of 240 pages.
- Q: Is The Tempest available in different formats? A: Yes, The Tempest is available in various formats, including paperback, which is the format of this particular edition.
- Q: What type of introduction is included in this edition? A: This edition includes a general introduction to Shakespeare's life and Elizabethan theatre, as well as a separate introduction specifically for The Tempest.
- Q: Who edited this Penguin Shakespeare edition of The Tempest? A: This Penguin Shakespeare edition of The Tempest is edited by Martin Butler.
- Q: What additional resources are provided in this edition? A: This edition includes a chronology, suggestions for further reading, an essay discussing performance options, and a commentary.
- Q: Is there a recommended reading if I enjoyed The Tempest? A: If you enjoyed The Tempest, you might also like The Merchant of Venice, which is also available in Penguin Shakespeare.
- Q: What is the item condition of this product? A: The item condition of this product is 'New'.