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William ShakespeareThe Tempest
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1611A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Tempest by William Shakespeare is a comic tale in which Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, conjures a storm to maroon his usurping brother Antonio and other noblemen on a mystical island. Using magic, Prospero manipulates his enemies, seeks vengeance, and engineers a union between his daughter Miranda and Ferdinand, which ultimately leads to reconciliation, remorse, and forgiveness.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Tempest by William Shakespeare is celebrated for its imaginative narrative and rich character development, particularly Prospero and Ariel. Critics praise its exploration of themes like power, forgiveness, and magic. Some note its dated colonial attitudes and complex language as potential barriers for modern readers. Overall, it's seen as a compelling and multi-layered work.
Who Should Read The Tempest?
A reader who would enjoy The Tempest by William Shakespeare appreciates timeless literature, intricate narratives, and poetic language. Similar to enthusiasts of Hamlet or A Midsummer Night's Dream, they savor rich character development and themes of magic, power, and redemption.
Recommended
Reading Age
14+yearsBook Details
Classic Fiction
Play: Drama
Modern Classic Fiction
Elizabethan Era
Relationships
Race / Racism
Values/Ideas: Loyalty & Betrayal
Emotions/Behavior: Forgiveness
Society: Colonialism