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The Players' Shakespeare: The Tempest

The Players' Shakespeare: The Tempest

Published in
1611
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Description

This series presents hardback editions of Shakespeare's plays for use in schools. The text is supported by detailed notes and is suitable for GCSE and A level.
Age
14-17
Text complexity
proficient
Length
200 pages
Book in series
#3

Why to read

  • Enhanced Understanding: J.H. Walter's 'The Players' Shakespeare: The Tempest' provides readers with in-depth annotations and explanations that enhance understanding of Shakespeare's language, themes, and the historical context of the play.
  • Performance Insights: The book offers insights into how 'The Tempest' can be interpreted and performed, making it a valuable resource for actors, directors, and anyone interested in the theatrical aspects of Shakespeare's work.
  • Critical Analysis: Walter's edition includes critical analysis and scholarly commentary that can deepen readers' appreciation of the play's artistic complexity and its place within Shakespeare's oeuvre and the broader literary canon.
  • Accessible Shakespeare: By breaking down difficult passages and providing modern translations of archaic terms, this edition makes 'The Tempest' more accessible to contemporary readers, students, and enthusiasts who may find Shakespeare's original text challenging.