Name: The Tempest (Signet Classic Shakespeare)
Price: 8.56 EUR
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Author: William Shakespeare
ISBN: 9780451527127

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The Tempest (Signet Classic Shakespeare)

Type

Physical Book

Author

William Shakespeare

Illustrated by

Robert Langbaum

Publisher

Signet Book

Year

1998

Language

English

Pages

288

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

17.3 x 10.4 x 1.8 cm

Weight

0.14 kg.

ISBN

0451527127

ISBN13

9780451527127

Edition No.

Synopsis "The Tempest (Signet Classic Shakespeare) "

The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeare's fantastical play that combines elements of tragedy and comedy. Prospero--sorcerer and rightful Duke of Milan--has lived a reclusive life with his daughter Miranda in the years since his position was usurped by his brother, Antonio. Now, as Antonio's ship passes near Prospero's island home, the sorcerer conjures up a terrible storm that will change all of their destinies.... This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as: - An overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater- A special introduction to the play by the editor, Robert Langbaum- Selections from William Strachey, Sylvester Jourdain, Montaigne, and Ovid, sources from which Shakespeare derived The Tempest- Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge, E.M.W. Tillyard, Lori Jerrell, and others- A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions- Text, notes, and commentaries printed in the clearest, most readable text- And more...

William Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare (Stratford-upon-Avon, c. April 23, 1564jul. - Ibid., April 23/May 3, 1616) was an English playwright, poet, and actor. Often known as the Bard of Avon (or simply the Bard), he is considered the most important writer in the English language and one of the most famous in world literature.

According to the Encyclopædia Britannica, "Shakespeare is generally acknowledged as the greatest of all time writers, a unique figure in the history of literature. The fame of other poets, such as Homer and Dante Alighieri, or novelists such as Leo Tolstoy or Charles Dickens, has transcended national barriers, but none has achieved the reputation of Shakespeare, whose works today are read and performed more frequently and in more countries than ever. The prophecy of one of his great contemporaries, Ben Jonson, has thus been fulfilled: 'Shakespeare does not belong to one age but to eternity'".

Among his most notable works are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. His ability to portray the complexities of human nature, along with his mastery in the use of verse and language, has made him a timeless figure.

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