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The tempest
Book • 1623
The Tempest, written around 1610-1611, is one of Shakespeare's last solo works.
The play revolves around Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, who was usurped by his brother Antonio and left to die at sea with his infant daughter Miranda.
They survive and find refuge on a remote island, where Prospero masters magic and enslaves the native Caliban and the spirit Ariel.
When a ship carrying his enemies passes by, Prospero conjures a tempest to bring them ashore.
The play explores themes of magic, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness as Prospero manipulates the shipwrecked characters to rectify past wrongs and ultimately forgives them.
The story also includes the romance between Ferdinand, the King of Naples' son, and Miranda, and ends with Prospero's decision to return to Milan and reclaim his dukedom.
The play revolves around Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, who was usurped by his brother Antonio and left to die at sea with his infant daughter Miranda.
They survive and find refuge on a remote island, where Prospero masters magic and enslaves the native Caliban and the spirit Ariel.
When a ship carrying his enemies passes by, Prospero conjures a tempest to bring them ashore.
The play explores themes of magic, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness as Prospero manipulates the shipwrecked characters to rectify past wrongs and ultimately forgives them.
The story also includes the romance between Ferdinand, the King of Naples' son, and Miranda, and ends with Prospero's decision to return to Milan and reclaim his dukedom.
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