The Tempest Audiobook

Publisher Description

Set on a remote island, where the sorcerer Prospero, rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skilful manipulation. This edition of ‘The Tempest’ is an adaptation of Shakespeare’s eponymous drama, narrated in plain modern English, capturing the very essence and key elements of the original Shakespeare’s work. Read in English, unabridged. Download and start listening now! “Hmm… Where to begin? Being my 8th Shakespeare play, the Tempest certainly set itself apart from the others. I don’t feel comfortable putting this under the category of any of Shakespeare’s other plays (tragedy, comedy, etc) because it truly stands alone. It reminds me, primarily, of “a play about playing.” It is well known that Shakespeare wrote this at the end of his life, there was trouble with the art if theatre at the time, and it was his last solo work. I could find many references to acting and “playing” so to speak, especially being an actor myself. But besides the interpretation, it is one of my favorites of Shakespeare’s works. The plot is solid, and has its dramatic and comedic moments. The use of magic was very interesting, and although I didn’t feel to strongly for any of the characters (compared to worry for Antonio’s fate in “Merchant of Venice”) I found myself enjoying it. I’ll probably re-read this and write another review, but I’d highly recommend it, although it is not the place to start with Shakespeare.” Luke (5 out of 5 stars)