| CliffsComplete Shakespeare's The Tempest Contributor(s): Lamb, Sidney (Editor), Hansen, Matthew (Commentaries by) |
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ISBN: 0764585762 ISBN-13: 9780764585760 Publisher: Houghton Mifflin OUR PRICE: $18.04 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2000 Annotation: The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's later plays and can be classified as a romance. While it is an enjoyable fairy tale of sorts, complete with good and bad, uncomplicated love and miraculous incidents, the play also incorporates many of the playwright's common themes, such as the reconciliation of families that endure hardship. "The CliffsComplete The Tempest" is a revised and expanded study edition. It contains Shakespeare's original play, a glossary, and expert commentary in a unique, 2-column format. To enhance your learning, notes and definitions appear directly opposite the line in which they occur, and a review section follows the play. This edition also introduces you to the life, works, and times of William Shakespeare. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Study Aids | Book Notes - Literary Criticism | Shakespeare - Drama | Shakespeare |
| Dewey: 822.33 |
| LCCN: 00101105 |
| Lexile Measure: 610 |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 7.4" W x 9.17" (0.76 lbs) 192 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In the CliffsComplete guides, the play's "complete" text and a glossary appear side-by-side with coordinating numbered lines to help you understand unusual words and phrasing. You'll also find all the commentary and resources of a standard CliffsNotes for Literature. "CliffsComplete The Tempest" tells the famous story of Prospero and his daughter Miranda. Through magic, Prospero has conjured 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. Discover what happens to Prospero and Miranda -- and save valuable studying time -- all at once. Enhance your reading of "The Tempest" with these additional features: A summary and insightful commentary for each act Bibliography and historical background on the author, William Shakespeare A look at the historical context and structure of the play Discussions on the plays symbols and themes A character map that graphically illustrates the relationships among the characters Review questions, a quiz, discussion topics (essay questions), activity ideas A Resource Center full of books, articles, films, and Internet sites Streamline your literature study with all-in-one help from CliffsComplete guides |