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‘We are such stuff
As dreams are made on; and our little life
Is rounded with a sleep.’
Magical and dreamlike in its tone, Shakespeare’s The Tempest begins with a storm of epic proportions and a shipwreck. Banished from Italy, Prospero lives on a remote island with his daughter. Using his magic, he vows to seek revenge on the injustice dealt to him by his brother, but in doing so, Shakespeare questions the difficulty of distinguishing ‘men’ from ‘monsters’, and the realities of justice.
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN: 9780007902354
Number of pages: 240
Weight: 130 g
Dimensions: 178 x 111 x 15 mm
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Not my favourite from Shakespeare but still a memorable piece of work from him. I love Caliban and I just think he deserves better
I was lucky to get a preview of this new edition of The Tempest. The introduction really brought it to life anew. I wasn't expecting the stuff about climate and clothing. Recommended even if you think you already... More
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