The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library)
by William Shakespeare
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Author: William ShakespeareEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Published: 2004-06-22
ISBN: 0743482832
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Washington Square Press
Book Reviews of The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library)
Book Review: Not the Bard's best
Summary: 3 Stars
I like Shakespeare, but the Bard was having an off day with this one.
It rambled, it didn't have the down-to-earth feel of his better stuff, it had the passion of a comedy and the humor of a romance; it was tepid. It felt contrived thoughout. It would probably be a splendid opera, with the potential for great costumes, set, and songs, while noone minds the limp plot and saccharine ending.
The thing I missed most was the stark exposure of human nature of his other works, the unadorned truth that shows up for better or worse. "The Tempest" showed a cranky old man miraculously transform into the joyful father of the bride despite the decades of solitude and grudge-bearing. I'm not following this, as mentioned it sounds operatic, not dramatic.
E.M. Van Court
Summary of The Tempest (Folger Shakespeare Library)
• Freshly edited text based on the best early printed version of the play
• Full explanatory notes conveniently placed on pages facing the text of the play
• Scene-by-scene plot summaries
• A key to famous lines and phrases
• An introduction to reading Shakespeare's language
• An essay by an outstanding scholar providing a modern perspective on the play
• Illustrations from the Folger Shakespeare Library's vast holdings of rare books
Essay by Barbara A. Mowat
The Folger Shakespeare Library in Washington, D.C., is home to the world's largest collection of Shakespeare's printed works, and a magnet for Shakespeare scholars from around the globe. In addition to exhibitions open to the public throughout the year, the Folger offers a full calendar of performances and programs. For more information, visit www.folger.edu.
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