The Tempest: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]: Play Guide and Free Edition
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The Tempest: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.] is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Shakespeare, William (1564–1616).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Tempest" by William Shakespeare is a play written in 1610-1611. On a remote island, the exiled magician Prospero lives with his daughter Miranda and two servants—a monster and a spirit. When a ship carrying his treacherous brother passes nearby, Prospero conjures a storm that strands the passengers on his shores. He then sets in motion an intricate plan involving magic, romance, and manipulation to reclaim what was stolen from him, exploring themes of revenge, forgiveness, and redemption.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Tempest: The Works of William Shakespeare [Cambridge Edition] [9 vols.]
- Author credits: Shakespeare, William (1564–1616)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Fathers and daughters -- Drama
- Islands -- Drama
- Magicians -- Drama
- Political refugees -- Drama
- Shipwreck victims -- Drama
- Spirits -- Drama
- Tragicomedy
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Plays/Films/Dramas
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