Shakespeare's final and most magical play is filled with suspense, comedy, love, mystery, and revenge. Prospero, former Duke of Milan, now practices magic and lives on a deserted island with his daughter Miranda. This isolation has given him the opportunity to become a powerful sorcerer, and when his enemies's hip nears his island. Prospero conjures his most forceful spell yet. He chants, the sky darkens, and The Tempest begins.

The fierce storm is underway, and the crew fears for their lives as they try to stay afloat. In the blink of an eye, they are shipwrecked on Prospero's island Wandering blindly around this strange land, they encounter a savagely deformed slave, sprites, and fairies, and even unexpected romance. Unbeknownst to the shipwrecked victims, the secret of the island will change their lives forever.

To make The Tempest more accessible to the modern reader, our Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes convenient sidebar notes, a glossary of difficult terms, and a list of vocabulary words. In doing this, it is our intention that the reader will enjoy the beauty of Shakespeare's verse, the wisdom of his insight, and the impact of the drama.

We hope that Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classics will make your reading more enjoyable and more meaningful. Additional information on this play and oterh classics in this series may be seen at www.prestickhouse.com.
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