Shakespeare's Comedy of The Tempest

By William Shakespeare, William Davenant, William Hershaw, et al.

Book Overview

Experience the magic and intrigue of William Shakespeare's "Comedy of The Tempest," a cornerstone of English Literature and a masterclass in tragicomedy. This meticulously prepared edition brings Shakespeare's timeless play to life.

Explore themes of power, betrayal, and forgiveness in this enduring work of dramatic literature. "The Tempest" showcases Shakespeare's unparalleled skill in crafting complex characters and weaving intricate plots. Dive into a world of vivid language and captivating storytelling.

A significant work in the dramatic canon, "The Tempest" remains a popular and studied play, offering endless opportunities for interpretation and appreciation. Perfect for students, theater enthusiasts, and anyone seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of Shakespearean drama. This edition preserves the original text for readers to appreciate the play as it was originally intended.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023310449
• ISBN13: 9781023310444
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Ordered a paperback— not a mass-market paperback.

I wanted a paperback and not a mass market edition of this book. I ordered a paperback edition of this book.

What you deserve from Norton at a good price.

I found this a very helpful and interesting adjunct to the play proper (although, of course, it has the play in it). Like most NCE's it is stuffed with extras: primary sources, critical reactions and analyses, and creative reinterpretations. The price is a little higher than the Folger or other popular Shakepeare's paperbacks, but you get a lot of bang for only a few extra bucks. Pretty cool. I found it worked well as a "Teacher's Edition."

Sparknotes Rule!!

We are collecting as many Sparknotes as possible. When you are required to read Shakespeare, you must have a guide. It's that simple. There is no guide better, in our opinion as teachers, and students of literature.

Excellent series for students

The Oxford School Shakespeare series is excellent for students, both high schoolers and undergraduates. They provide play text that is clearly and attractively laid out on the page with copious notes and annotations, as well as line-drawings and illustrations to enliven and elucidate. The introductory material on sources, plot summary, characterizations, thematic interpretations, music, and even suggestions for classwork and projects for expanded study, are excellent. Highly recommended!

Great Study Helper

This was a great helper for my english class. It helped so mcuh for studing and homework. In it you get not only the text, but summaries and translations from the old english to the modern english. It also includes insights into William Shakspears writting technique. It helped me so much i dont know what i'd do without it. I recommend this to anyone who is studing The Tempest, because it will be your bestfriend forever! Definatly choose this edition! It's FANTASTIC!