Cambridge Student Guide to The Tempest (Cambridge Student Guides)

By Rex Gibson

What is The Tempest about? This Cambridge Student Guide will help students to evaluate the historical, social and cultural contexts for a broader understanding of Shakespeare's play. Contents include an introduction; detailed running commentary on the text; insight into historical, social and cultural contexts; analysis of the language; an overview of critical approaches and different interpretations; essay-writing tips and lists of recommended resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521538572
• ISBN13: 9780521538572
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.3" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 16 to 19 years
• Grade Range: Grade 11 to Postsecondary