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Title: The Tempest
Author: William Shakespeare
Narrator: Sir Michael Redgrave
Format: Unabridged
Length: 2 hrs and 1 min
Language: English
Release date: 01-06-11
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Limited
Ratings: 4 of 5 out of 2 votes
Genres: Drama & Poetry, Poetry
Publisher's Summary:
Performed by Sir Michael Redgrave and others, The Tempest possesses a truly wonderful narrative carried by a wonderful cast. Available to download for the first time online.
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed written in 161011, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It 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 skilful 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 low nature, the redemption of the King, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso's son, Ferdinand.
Members Reviews:
Nailed it !
Thank you for these wonderful 'translations' of Shakespeare's works. They make all the difference to me, a new student to Shakespeare, at the ripe age of 59 years old....now I can understand and appreciate these amazing works of literature. Much of what he writes makes my hair stand on end. What a genius !
Returning to Shakespeare as a senior citizen
I enjoyed Shakespeare in college (50 years ago) and now I get to attend a class with adults who are reading just for the joy, fun,
of learning discussing. What fun and this edition was wonderful - one side Shakespeare's words on the other side explanation of terms, etc, I tend to read out load and mostly get the meaning - but it is wonderful to go back and get the complete context.
The story is so more nuanced when read at 68 than at 17. Try it you'll love it.
and now I better understand Faulkner's references to the play
This was the first time I had read any of the No Fear Shakespeare series. Although I was generally familiar with the story of Macbeth, it definitely made reading the play more enjoyable and understandable. I read this after finishing The Sound and the Fury, and now I better understand Faulkner's references to the play. I will definitely read more of the No Fear Shakespeare series.
Yay for Shakespeare!
Love Arkangel productions of Shakespeare plays. This is well done and a great way for children to experience the Bard.
Perfect for Teens
I got this for our 13 yr old daughter because I knew that she would like the story better if she could get around the language. I love that it has the original and the "translation" side by side so that she can still enjoy the language.