The Tempest as Mystery Play: Uncovering Religious Sources of Shakespeare's Most Spiritual Work

by Grace R.W. Hall

Book Overview

Comparison of Shakespeare's works to their likely sources is one way to deepen our appreciation. Sources for The Tempest, however, have long eluded the grasp of scholars, who have unearthed only bits and pieces that resemble minor elements of the play. Few traces of the special qualities of The Tempest have turned up in any works so far considered as sources.

This author is the first to identify a strong biblical basis for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786493542
• ISBN13: 9780786493548
• Release Date: March 2014
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher