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"A magical, mischievous and utterly captivating Shakespearean classic, filled with enchantment, intrigue and unforgettable characters"
I've adored The Tempest ever since studying it at secondary school and seeing it performed at the Manchester Royal Exchange. It's one of those wonderful plays that stays with you long after you've first encountered it, and returning to it reminds me just how extraordinary Shakespeare's imagination really was.
Set on a mysterious island, the story follows Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who uses his magical powers to conjure a fierce storm and bring his enemies within his reach. What unfolds is a wonderfully rich tale of betrayal, revenge, love, forgiveness and, of course, magic. From the mischievous spirit Ariel to the complex and often misunderstood Caliban, the characters are as fascinating as the world Shakespeare creates around them.
Beneath the magic are myriad questions about power, freedom, justice and humanity that remain remarkably relevant today. It's a timeless classic that deserves to be discovered, performed and enjoyed by every new generation.
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Exam board: AQA, Edexcel; CXCLevel & Subject: GCSE 9-1 English Literature; CSEC® English BNext exams: 2027This edition of The Tempest is perfect for GCSE-level students, with the complete play in an accessible format, on-page notes, introduction setting the context, timeline, character and theme indexes.Affordable high quality complete play for The Tempest, ideal for GCSE 9-1 and CSECDemystify vocabulary with notes on the page and concise commentarySet the scene with perfectly pitched introductions that introduce key contexts, concerns and stylistic features, and examine different performances and interpretationsRecall plot summaries at the beginning of each sceneSupport GCSE and CSEC revision and essay writing with theme and character indexesHelp students with social, historical and literary context with the bespoke timeline of Shakespeare's life and times
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Tempest and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-14 years old
The Tempest features in the following genres: Featured Books for 13+ readers, Fantasy / Magical
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The Tempest was written by William Shakespeare and published by Collins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Tempest has 224 pages
Yes it is part of Collins Classroom Classics series
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