Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.

The tempest / by William Shakespeare ; edited by Barbara A. Mowat and Paul Werstine. - li, 218 pages : illustrations ; 17 cm. - Folger Shakespeare Library .

"With detailed notes from the world's leading Center for Shakespeare Studies"--Cover.

Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, uses his skill at controlling natural forces to cause the shipwreck of his old opponents, forcing them to seek refuge on the island where he and his daughter Miranda have been living in exile, and setting the stage for Miranda to fall in love with Ferdinand, the prince of Naples. Includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, critical essay, and illustrations.

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Text in English

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Shipwreck survival -- Drama.
Fathers and daughters -- Drama.
Castaways -- Drama.
Magicians -- Drama.

822.33 Sh152 2004