The Tempest

by Shakespeare, William; Gill, Roma

• ISBN13: 9780198320319
• ISBN10: 0198320310
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-23
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

As well as the complete and unabridged text, each play in this series hasan extensive range of student's notes. These include detailed and clearexplanations of difficult words and passages, a synopsis of the plot, summariesof individual scenes, and notes on the main characters. Also included is a widerange of questions and activities for work in class, together with thehistorical background to Shakespeare's England, a brief biography ofShakespeare, and a complete list of his plays. For this new edition, the text ofthe play, the notes, and the introductory matter have all been revised so as tomake them clearer and more accessible. In addition, the entire text of the bookhas been redesigned and reset to make it easier to read. The illustrations havebeen completely redrawn, photographs of recent stage production have beenincluded and there is a new, attractive cover design.

Author Biography

Roma Gill, has taught Shakespeare at all levels. She has acted in and directed Shakespeare's plays and has lectured on Shakespeare all over the world

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
About the Play	v
Leading Characters in the Play	vii
Synopsis	ix
The Tempest: commentary	x
State of the art	xxiii
Shakespeare's Verse	xxvi
Source, Date, and Text	xxviii
Characters in the Play	xxx
The Tempest	1	(91)
Shakespeare's Sources	92	(6)
Enchantment and Ariel	98	(3)
U. A. Fanthorpe: The Heir	101	(1)
Music in The Tempest	102	(5)
Classwork and Examinations	107	(11)
Discussion of Themes and Topics	107	(1)
Character Study	108	(2)
Activities	110	(2)
Context Questions	112	(1)
Critical Appreciation	113	(3)
Essays	116	(1)
Projects	117	(1)
Background	118	(5)
Government	118	(1)
Religion	118	(1)
Education	119	(1)
Language	119	(1)
Drama	119	(1)
Theatre	120	(3)
Further Reading	123	(2)
William Shakespeare 1564--1616	125	(2)
List of Shakespeare's Plays	127