The Tempest: The Oxford Shakespeare

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William Shakespeare Stephen Orgel (Professor of EnglishStanford University, Professor of EnglishStanford University)

The Tempest

The Oxford Shakespeare

William Shakespeare, Stephen Orgel (Professor of EnglishStanford University, Professor of EnglishStanford University)

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Worlds Classics
01 April 2008

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Shakespeare plays; Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800; Literary studies: plays & playwrights

Series: Oxford World's Classics

Performed variously as escapist fantasy, celebratory fiction, and political allegory, The Tempest is one of the plays in which Shakespeare's genius as a poetic dramatist found its fullest expression. Significantly, it was placed first when published in the First Folio of 1623, and is now generally seen as the playwright's most penetrating statement about his art. Stephen Orgel's wide-ranging introduction examines changing attitudes to The Tempest, and reassesses the evidence behind the various readings. He focuses on key characters and their roles and relationships, as well as on the dramatic, historical, and political context, finding the play to be both more open and more historically determined than traditional views have allowed.ABOUT THE SERIESFor over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

By: William Shakespeare
Edited by: Stephen Orgel (Professor of EnglishStanford University Professor of EnglishStanford University)
Imprint: Worlds Classics
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 273g
ISBN: 9780199535903
ISBN 10: 0199535906
Series: Oxford World's Classics
Pages: 256
Publication Date: 01 April 2008
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Language: Romanian
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Tempest: The Oxford Shakespeare

'a fascinating, challenging and highly original volume' Cahiers Élisabéthians 'Stephen Orgel is an inspired choice as editor of this play ... he produces a clean, modestly innovative text with brisk, informative annotation ... wide ranging, speculative introduction' Martin Butler, University of Leeds, Notes and Queries