Tempest

Tempest

by William Davenant

This adaptation of Shakespeare's *The Tempest* by John Dryden and William Davenant retains the core plot and characters, but expands upon them. Prospero, a wronged Duke, seeks revenge on his brother Antonio, who seized his throne. His faithful servant Ariel assists, while the monstrous Caliban opposes him. The play adds characters such as Dorinda, Prospero's other daughter, and Hippolito, a young man who has never seen a woman. It features more music, dance, and theatrical spectacle, offering a heightened, theatrical experience for its audience.

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