The Tempest

SparkNotes (Corporate Author)

ISBN 10: 1411479726 / ISBN 13: 9781411479722

Published by Sparknotes Inc, 2020

dlx stu edition. 296 pages. 8.50x5.75x0.75 inches. In Stock. Seller Inventory # xr1411479726

Synopsis:

Shakespeare everyone can understand—now in new DELUXE editions!
 
Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, these popular guides make Shakespeare accessible to everyone. They introduce Shakespeare’s world, significant plot points, and the key players. And now they feature expanded literature guide sections that help students study smarter, along with links to bonus content on the Sparknotes.com website. A Q&A, guided analysis of significant literary devices, and review of the play give students all the tools necessary for understanding, discussing, and writing about Tempest.
 
The expanded content includes:  
Five Key Questions: Five frequently asked questions about major moments and characters in the play.
 
What Does the Ending Mean?: Is the ending sad, celebratory, ironic . . . or ambivalent?
 
Plot Analysis: What is the play about? How is the story told, and what are the main themes? Why do the characters behave as they do?
 
Study Questions: Questions that guide students as they study for a test or write a paper.
 
Quotes by Theme: Quotes organized by Shakespeare’s main themes, such as love, death, tyranny, honor, and fate.
 
Quotes by Character: Quotes organized by the play’s main characters, along with interpretations of their meaning.

About the Author: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (1564-1616) wrote 37 plays. King Lear and Macbeth are widely considered his finest and most popular. They are, perhaps, the most frequently produced works on the planet.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Tempest
Publisher: Sparknotes Inc
Publication Date: 2020
Binding: Trade Paperback
Condition: Brand New