The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)
The Tempest by William Shakespeare (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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This practical and insightful reading guide offers a complete summary and analysis of The Tempest by William Shakespeare. It provides a thorough exploration of the play’s plot, characters and main themes, including colonialism, power and theatricality. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
This clear and detailed 52-page reading guide is structured as follows:
- Biography of William Shakespeare
- Presentation of The Tempest
- Summary of The Tempest
- Character study
- Prospero
- Miranda
- Caliban
- Ariel
- Antonio
- Alonso
- Ferdinand
- Gonzalo
- Trinculo and Stephano
- Analysis of The Tempest
- Background and legacy
- Tragicomedy or romance?
- Power and servitude
- Theater and theatricality
- Structure and devices
About The Tempest
The Tempest is entirely set on the small island where Prospero, a magician and the usurped Duke of Milan, was marooned with his daughter Miranda 12 years before the start of the play. After calling on his powers to summon a storm and shipwreck the men who conspired to overthrow him, Prospero commands Ariel, the nature spirit who serves him, to play tricks on them and show them the error of their ways. Meanwhile, he brings together Ferdinand, the son of one of his betrayers, and his daughter Miranda, which leads them to fall in love. Drenched in magic and atmosphere, The Tempest is one of Shakespeare’s most original, haunting and unforgettable works.
About William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare is generally considered one of the greatest playwrights in history. He was born in 1564 in the English town of Stratford-upon-Avon, and produced more than 30 plays during his lifetime, in addition to many works of poetry. His works are still frequently performed around the world today, more than 400 years after his death in 1616, and have been translated into every major language. Although the scarcity of historical records about him means that very little is known about his personal life, the enduring popularity of his work has cemented his reputation as the greatest writer in the English language.
Product details
ISBN | 9782808012805 |
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Publisher | Plurilingua Publishing |
Collection | Brightsummaries.com |
Format | |
Pages | 52 |
File size | 2.1 MB |