The Tempest
The Tempest by William Shakespeare, published by National Geographic Books on November 24, 2015, is a UK edition comprising 240 pages in English. This play unfolds as a storm wreaks havoc, leading Prospero and his daughter to witness the wreck of a ship carrying a royal family. As the survivors navigate the enchanted island, they encounter themes of mistaken identities, love, and the supernatural, revealing a world where nothing is as it appears.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of drama as the characters explore the island’s mysteries, encountering spirits and monsters along the way. The play is noted for its exploration of language and the theatrical experience, making it a significant work in Shakespeare’s oeuvre. Edited with an introduction by Martin Butler and overseen by General Editor Stanley Wells, this edition offers insights into the complexities of the narrative and the magic that permeates the story.
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‘The magic in The Tempest is real … It contains a great many unanswered questions’ Margaret Atwood
A storm rages. Prospero and his daughter watch from their desert island as a ship carrying the royal family is wrecked. Miraculously, all on board survive. Plotting, mistaken identities, bewitching love and enchantment follow as the travellers explore this mysterious place of spirits and monsters, and discover that all is not as it seems. Shakespeare’s late, great play is a work filled with marvels, music and strangeness, fully exploiting the power of language and the magic of theatre.
Used and Recommended by the National Theatre
General Editor Stanley Wells
Edited with an Introduction by Martin Butler
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