The Tempest
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4.8 • 4 Ratings
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- £9.99
Publisher Description
Be not afeard; the isle is full of noises...
A powerful storm, a dramatic shipwreck, an enchanted island, a sorcerer's daughter and a handsome prince... Listen on, through magic and mystery, to discover the spell-binding story at the heart of The Tempest, one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays.
As well as the story, this audiobook contains information about the background to The Tempest, its major themes, language, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play. Magic, and its meaning in 16th century England, are also examined, to give some context in which the play was written.
The Short, Sharp Shakespeare series consists of six books that retell Shakespeare's most famous plays in modern English. Fun sound effects and atmospheric music accompany each narration, making them a great introduction to "the Bard" for children.
(P) 2023 Hodder & Stoughton Limited
Customer Reviews
Well thought out
It is always encouraging to find publications which make the most difficult classics more comprehensible. Shakespeare’s language is not the easiest and there are endless jokes in his writing often disguised that only if you grow up reading and playing his comedies and tragedies at school you will find easy to inhabit his worlds. This version has also some tools at the end to help with the language and the story.