The Tempest
by William Shakespeare, Nick de Somogyi

The Tempest Book Cover
The Tempest Cover

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Readers appreciate the depth and complexity of The Tempest, often noting its rich themes of power, magic, and reconciliation. Many find Shakespeare's language to be beautifully poetic and the characters compelling, especially Prospero and Ariel. The play's exploration of colonialism and human nature resonates with audiences, making it a favorite among Shakespeare's works.

Beautifully written language Complex characters Rich themes of power Engaging exploration of colonialism Some find it a bit flat A few characters are unlikable

Synopsis

The acclaimed Pelican Shakespeare series edited by A. R. Braunmuller and Stephen Orgel The legendary Pelican Shakespeare series features authoritative and meticulously researched texts paired with scholarship by renowned Shakespeareans.

Each book includes an essay on the theatrical world of Shakespeare’s time, an introduction to the individual play, and a detailed note on the text used.

Updated by general editors Stephen Orgel and A. R. Braunmuller, these easy-to-read editions incorporate over thirty years of Shakespeare scholarship undertaken since the original series, edited by Alfred Harbage, appeared between 1956 and 1967.

With definitive texts and illuminating essays, the Pelican Shakespeare will remain a valued resource for students, teachers, and theater professionals for many years to come.

For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world.

With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.

Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

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Publication

Publisher Pelican Series
Year 1999
Binding Paperback
Edition Edition Unstated
Pages 84
Place New York, USA
Language English
ISBN-13 9780140714852
ISBN-10 0140714855
LCCN 99462496
LCC PR2833.A2 H59 1999
DCC 822.3/3

The Tempest is a British play written by William Shakespeare and published by Pelican Series in New York, USA (1999).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books .

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