The Tempest by William Shakespeare

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Author Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616
Title The Tempest
Note There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #1540
Note Reading ease score: 85.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Summary "The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a tragedy likely written in the early 17th century during the English Renaissance. The play begins with a dramatic storm at sea that causes a shipwreck, setting the stage for themes of magic, betrayal, and redemption. The main character, Prospero, a powerful sorcerer and the rightful Duke of Milan, is central to the unfolding events as he seeks to reclaim his position and enact revenge on those who wronged him. The opening of "The Tempest" plunges the reader directly into chaos as a violent storm rages, threatening the lives of a ship's crew and passengers, including Alonso, the King of Naples, and his son Ferdinand. As the shipmaster and the boatswain attempt to maintain order amid the tumult, we hear the voices of the nobles, revealing their anxiety and frustration. After the shipwreck, we are introduced to Prospero and his daughter Miranda, who view the aftermath from their isolated island. Miranda expresses sympathy for the drowning souls, prompting Prospero to reassure her that no one has been harmed. The relationship between Prospero and Miranda hints at deeper layers of their history, as he prepares to share the truth of their past and the conflicts that brought them here—setting in motion the complexities of their character arcs and future encounters with the shipwrecked visitors. (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. 2235
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 23, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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