The Tempest

The Tempest is Shakespeare's masterpiece of magical effects, redemptive romance, poetry and politics. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features illustrations by renowned artist Sir John Gilbert and an introduction by actor, writer and director Simon Callow.Prospero has long been exiled from Italy and banished to a remote island with his daughter Miranda. He uses his magical powers to conjure up a fearsome storm, and his enemies, including his treacherous broth Antonio, are shipwrecked. There follows a play filled with murderous plots, drunken confusion, love and redemption. And along the way, the reader discovers an unmistakable message that this is Shakespeare's own farewell to the stage.

Product details

• Authors: William Shakespeare
• Assisted by: John Gilbert (Illustration), Simon Callow (Introduction)
• Publisher: Macmillan
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.06.2019
• EAN: 9781509889761
• ISBN: 978-1-5098-8976-1
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 100 mm x 160 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library; Macmillan Collector's Library; Collector's Library
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature; London, Greater London, FICTION / Classics, Classic fiction (pre c 1945), DRAMA / European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh, Narrative theme: Politics, Occult fiction, Comic (humorous) fantasy, C 1600 To C 1700, Comedic plays, c 1620 to c 1629, Relating to Shakespeare / Shakespearean