The Tempest
by Shakespeare, William; Mowat, Barbara A. & Paul Werstine
In The Tempest, Prospero wields magic on his island exile to confront his betrayers after a storm strands them ashore. Amid spirits, servants, and schemes, the play weaves comedy, romance, and profound reflections on colonialism, authority, and human nature in Shakespeare's masterful verse.
About This Book
The Tempest, one of William Shakespeare's final plays, centers on Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, who was usurped by his brother and exiled to a deserted island with his daughter Miranda.
With the aid of his books and magical abilities, Prospero summons a tempest to shipwreck his enemies, leading to encounters with the island's inhabitants, including the spirit Ariel and the monstrous Caliban.
The play explores intricate relationships, plots of revenge, and the transformative power of art and illusion, culminating in themes of mercy and restoration.
Edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine, this edition provides scholarly insight into the text's performance and historical context.
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