The Tempest by William Shakespeare
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About this eBook
| Author | Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616 |
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| Title | The Tempest |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1540 |
| Summary | "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century. The narrative centers around the character Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, who uses magic and manipulation to reclaim his position and restore order after being usurped by his brother Antonio. The themes of power, betrayal, and redemption are woven throughout the storyline, set against the backdrop of a mysterious island inhabited by various fantastical beings. At the start of the play, a tempestuous storm rages at sea as the ship carrying Alonso, the King of Naples, and his company struggles to stay afloat. The chaos is intensified by the strong-willed boatswain and Gonzalo, a loyal adviser, who attempt to manage the situation. Meanwhile, on the enchanted island, Prospero reveals to his daughter Miranda that he has conjured the storm to bring their enemies to him, setting the stage for both confrontation and resolution. Miranda, fearful for the fates of the shipwrecked passengers she perceives, is reassured by Prospero, who hints at their shared past and the need for a strategic approach to their intertwined destinies. The exchange lays the groundwork for the complex relationships and plots that unfold as the play progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Shipwreck victims -- Drama |
| Subject | Fathers and daughters -- Drama |
| Subject | Magicians -- Drama |
| Subject | Political refugees -- Drama |
| Subject | Islands -- Drama |
| Subject | Spirits -- Drama |
| Subject | Tragicomedy |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1801 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1999 |
| Most Recently Updated | May 23, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 75 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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