The Tempest

by William Shakespeare, Mary Springfels Narrated by Sir Ian McKellen, Emilia Fox, Scott Handy, Various Narrators

Overview

In The Tempest, long considered one of Shakespeare's most lyrical plays, Prospero, a sorcerer, and his daughter, Miranda, have been stranded on an enchanted island for twelve years. When a shipwreck-caused by the eponymous tempest-brings enemies to the island, the stage is set for comedy, romance, and reconciliation.

The Tempest embodies both seemingly timeless romance and the historically specific moment in which Europe began to explore and conquer the New World. Its poetic beauty, complexity of thought, range of characters-from the spirit Ariel and the monster Caliban to the beautiful Miranda and her prince Ferdinand-and exploration of difficult questions that still haunt us today make this play wonderfully compelling.

A Blackstone Audio production.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"Densely detailed (yet easy on the eyes), this World's Classics edition of Tempest is far and away the best paperback available."—Robert A. Morace, Daemon College

"A fine edition that combines the clarity I demand of a teaching text with the perspicuity I expect in a research text. In the crowd of serviceable texts thronging the market, Orgel's is a standout."—Joseph Lyle, University of Virginia

Product Details

BN ID:	2940191860725
Publisher:	Blackstone Audio, Inc.
Publication date:	11/08/2010
Edition description:	Adapted

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