The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Tempest
Note The First Folio, 1623
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a play written during the early 17th century, considered part of the English Renaissance. The story begins with a shipwreck caused by a magical tempest, introducing us to its central character, Prospero, an exiled duke who wields powerful magic and seeks to reclaim his position and reunite with his daughter Miranda. The opening of the play immerses readers in chaos, as stormy seas threaten the lives of the ship's crew, including Alonso, the King of Naples, and his party. As the tempest rages, we meet Prospero and Miranda on a nearby island, where they have been living in isolation. Prospero reveals he orchestrated the storm to bring his enemies to him. Through a conversation with his daughter, he discloses their past, including the betrayal by his brother Antonio, and sets the stage for a series of magical and dramatic encounters that will unfold as he confronts those who wronged him. The initial scenes cleverly weave themes of power, revenge, and the supernatural, captivating viewers with a sense of impending resolution. (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
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EBook-No. 1135
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Nov 3, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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