Product Description

The original CliffsNotes study guides offer expert commentary on major themes, plots, characters, literary devices, and historical background. The latest generation of titles in this series also feature glossaries and visual elements that complement the classic, familiar format.

In CliffsNotes on The Tempest, you follow the famous story of Prospero and his daughter Miranda. Through magic, Prospero conjures up a storm that brings a ship full of his enemies to the island on which he and Miranda live. What follows is Shakespeare′s comic masterpiece that′s full of intrigue and romance.

Summaries and commentaries lead you, act by act, through this Shakespearean classic, and critical essays give you insight into the play as a political romance. Other features that help you study include

• Character analyses of the main characters
• A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters
• A section on the life and background of William Shakespeare
• A review section that tests your knowledge
• A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites

Classic literature or modern modern–day treasure — you′ll understand it all with expert information and insight from CliffsNotes study guides.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #635632 in Books
• Published on: 2000-12-04
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 80 pages

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Customer Reviews

Please, save your money.
I bought this book when studying 'The Tempest' at A2-Level, and the advice I would give to anybody thinking of doing the same is: Please save yourself the trouble.The revision guide over-simplifies the play, at times it is biased and the sections are extremely brief.
Perhaps it was intended for study at GCSE level, and perhaps it would help GCSE English students pass - but I definitely cannot see how this guide would help anybody truly appreciate a truly great play.