Tempest
'Tempest' Summary
The play follows Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who resides on a magical island with his daughter Miranda. Using his powerful magic, he plots revenge against his brother Antonio, who usurped his dukedom. Prospero's servant, the airy spirit Ariel, aids in his schemes, while the monstrous Caliban, a creature of the island, opposes him. The play introduces new characters, including Dorinda, Prospero's other daughter, and Hippolito, a young man who has never encountered a woman. Throughout the play, there are various comic elements, including the shipwrecked mariners and their encounters with Caliban and his sister Sycorax. The play also features magical illusions, elaborate spectacles, and romantic subplots, creating a captivating and multifaceted narrative.Book Details
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