The Tempest: Abridged and Illustrated

by William Shakespeare

Overview

Enveloped in mysticism and adventure, The Tempest is a tragic-comedy narrating the journey of a man’s revenge on his usurper brother leading to a magical finale. Shakespeare’s writing inspires young minds to contemplate concepts represented by the comic interplay of wise characters, emotional conflicts, and fatal realities. The tale has been retold using simple language and beautiful illustrations to make it easier for the kids to grasp and enjoy. The book also has interesting, application-based and memory-based questions, along with an introduction to the themes in the story for better understanding.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9789390093908
Publisher:	Wonder House Books
Publication date:	11/05/2019
Series:	Shakespeare's Greatest Stories
Sold by:	INDEPENDENT PUB GROUP - EPUB - EBKS
Format:	eBook
Pages:	88
File size:	29 MB
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Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Widely esteemed as the greatest writer in the English language, William Shakespeare (1564-1616) was an actor and theatrical producer in addition to writing plays and sonnets. Dubbed "The Bard of Avon," Shakespeare oversaw the building of the Globe Theatre in London, where a number of his plays were staged, the best-known of which include Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth. The First Folio, a printed book of 36 of his comedies, tragedies, and history plays, was published in 1623.

Date of Death:

2018

Place of Birth:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom

Place of Death:

Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom