The Tempest (New Folger Library Shakespeare (Paperback))

One of Shakespeare's greatest plays because of the complex heroine within.

I read a lot of Shakespeare's work when I was in middle school, and I remember having really enjoyed this book. Granted, I don't much care for the old english style of writing, but it was still a good story.

Read before going to see the Greenaway flick. Loved the movie; don't know how to write a critique of Shakespeare

This is one of the finest work of Shakespeare with little suspense and a pinch of romance. I love the character of Aerial the spirit.

Shakespeare's worst play, I don't care what the scholars say. It is boring, it shifts into magical crap halfway through that doesn't make sense and, I'm sorry, but NOBODY that has been stranded on an island for 15 years with their daughter (who was an infant when the marooning happened) would suddenly say, "Forgive and Forget!" just because she falls in love. ...more

Shakespeare's worst play, I don't care what the scholars say. It is boring, it shifts into magical crap halfway through that doesn't make sense and, I'm sorry, but NOBODY that has been stranded on an island for 15 years with their daughter (who was an infant when the marooning happened) would suddenly say, "Forgive and Forget!" just because she falls in love. Especially not when they've been planning revenge for 15 years.. that crap just isn't real.   hide

good revengeful story Miranda described good aur

wooo! like the most of them

Shakespeare proves his worth.

Written by Shakespeare at the end of his career, this drama bears the sign of his old age. Not highly interesting but makes a good fanciful reading.