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The Tempest is a spellbinding Shakespearean drama that begins with a fierce storm, a shipwreck, and a story about power, magic, and the human heart. A cornerstone of classic literature, this play blends lyrical verse with dramatic intrigue, inviting readers into a remote island where a magician named Prospero wields both wisdom and wonder. Perfect for teens and adults who love timeless tales, The Tempest offers a contemplative, adventurous reading experience that explores courage, justice, and mercy with depth and wonder.
Written as a dramatic text, The Tempest unfolds in acts and scenes that move from tempestuous action to intimate revelations. The HarperCollins edition presents the play in readable language while keeping Shakespeare's musical rhythm, letting characters—Prospero, his daughter Miranda, and a colorful supporting cast—come alive on the page. The result is a story you can savor aloud or study quietly, with the sense that every line carries weight and every moment invites reflection on what it means to be human.
As you read, you’ll meet a host of memorable figures: the commanding yet merciful Prospero, the hopeful Miranda, the ethereal spirit Ariel, and the earthy Caliban. The island becomes a lush, magical setting where reality blends with illusion, and where themes of justice, forgiveness, and responsibility unfold with startling clarity. The Tempest invites you to consider how power should be wielded, how dreams shape our choices, and how mercy can transform even the oldest wounds into understanding.
After finishing The Tempest, readers gain a deeper appreciation for Shakespeare’s exploration of power and forgiveness, and they’ll carry a sense of wonder about the human condition. This edition invites you to revisit the play’s mysteries, sparking new insights with every reread and offering a lasting, thoughtful reading experience.
Product Details
Author
William Shakespare
Publisher
Harper Collins (India) Publishers
Language
English
SKU
BK0006041
ISBN
9780007902354
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
11.1 x 1.5 x 17.8 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 250
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William Shakespeare Was An English Poet And Playwright, Widely Regarded As The Greatest Writer In The English Language And The World'S Preeminent Dramatist. He Is Often Called England'S National Poet And The "Bard Of Avon". His Surviving Works, Including Some Collaborations, Consist Of 38 Plays, 154 Sonnets, Two Long Narrative Poems, And Several Other Poems. His Plays Have Been Translated Into Every Major Living Language And Are Performed More Often Than Those Of Any Other Playwright. Shakespeare Was Born In Stratford-Upon-Avon In Warwickshire And Was Baptised On 26 April 1564. Thought To Have Been Educated At The Local Grammar School, He Married Anne Hathaway, With Whom He Went On To Have Three Children, At The Age Of Eighteen, Before Moving To London To Work In The Theatre. Two Erotic Poems, Venus And Adonis And The Rape Of Lucrece Were Published In 1593 And 1594 And Records Of His Plays Begin To Appear In 1594 For Richard Iii And The Three Parts Of Henry Vi. Shakespeare'S Tragic Period Lasted From Around 1600 To 1608, During Which Period He Wrote Plays Including Hamlet And Othello. The First Editions Of The Sonnets Were Published In 1609 But Evidence Suggests That Shakespeare Had Been Writing Them For Years For A Private Readership. Shakespeare Spent The Last Five Years Of His Life In Stratford, By Now A Wealthy Man. He Died On 23 April 1616 And Was Buried In Holy Trinity Church In Stratford. The First Collected Edition Of His Works Was Published In 1623. (The Portrait Details: The Chandos Portrait, Artist And Authenticity Unconfirmed. Npg1, © National Portrait Gallery, London) William Shakespeare Was An English Poet And Playwright, Widely Regarded As The Greatest Writer In The English Language And The World'S Preeminent Dramatist. Npg1, National Portrait Gallery, London) Barbara A. Mowat (1934-2017) Was The Director Of Research Emerita At The Folger Shakespeare Library, Consulting Editor Of Shakespeare Quarterly, And Editor (With Paul Werstine) Of The Folger Shakespeare Library Editions Of Shakespeare'S Works. Her Major Fields Of Research Interest Included Shakespeares Dramatic Romances, Early Modern Printed Dramatic Texts, And Shakespeares Reading Practices. She Received An M.A. Degree In English Literature From The University Of Virginia, A Ph.D. In English Literature From Auburn University, And Doctorates Of Humane Letters From Amherst College, St. Johns University, And Washington College. Before Coming To The Folger, She Was Hollifield Professor Of English Literature At Auburn University And Then Dean Of The College At Washington College. She Served As President Of The Shakespeare Association Of America, President Of The Southeast Renaissance Conference, Chair Of The Mla Committee On The New Variorum Shakespeare, And Was A Member Of The Advisory Board Of The International Shakespeare Conference.