Other editions of book The Tempest

* Beautifully illustrated with atmospheric paintings by renowned artists, The Tempest is set on a remote island, where Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skillful manipulation. He conjures up a storm, the eponymous tempest, to lure his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to the island. There, his machinations bring about the revelation of Antonio's lowly nature, the redemption of the King, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso's son, Ferdinand.* Just as accessible and enjoyable for today's readers as it would have been when first published, the play is one of the great works of English literature and continues to be widely read throughout the world.* This meticulous digital edition from Heritage Illustrated Publishing is a faithful reproduction of the original text and is enhanced with images of classic works of art carefully selected by our team of professional editors.

Each edition includes: - Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play- Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play- Scene-by-scene plot summaries- A key to famous lines and phrases- An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language- An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play- Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare booksEssay by Barbara A. MowatThe Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.

Set children up to be successful readers of Shakespeare with this stunning picture book adaptation of The Tempest. Young readers will be enchanted by this tale of magical shipwrecks, the wizard Prospero, and his beautiful daughter, Miranda, as they find one another on a lonely island. Feel immersed in the salty ocean air and the sun-washed sand of this fairy-tale island with all new illustrations in fresh colors.

The book of The Tempest is both a handsome edition of Julie Taymor’s eminently readable adaptation of Shakespeare’s play and a stunning visual narrative of her new film, which stars Helen Mirren as Prospera, the magician/alchemist in a bold, gender-switched realization. One of Shakespeare’s greatest and most popular plays, The Tempest begs to be visualized by a master filmmaker. Taymor’s definitive film version combines romance and tragicomedy in one powerful story. She uses all of her considerable storytelling skills to make the action and atmosphere of the play come vividly to life. With an artist’s touch, she combines extraordinary locations with experimental visual effects to create the magic that suffuses this great work.

MASTER.Boatswain!BOATSWAIN.Here, master: what cheer?MASTER.Good! Speak to the mariners: fall to't yarely, orwe run ourselves aground: bestir, bestir.[Exit][Enter MARINERS]BOATSWAIN.Heigh, my hearts! cheerly, cheerly, my hearts!yare, yare! Take in the topsail. Tend to th' master'swhistle.—Blow till thou burst thy wind, if room enough.This edition includes:- A complete biography of William Shakespeare- Table of contents with directs links to chapters.