Original Shakespearean Text with a Modern Line-for-Line Translation.
Books in this brand new, illustrated series present complete texts of Shakespeare's plays. However, the lines are set up so students can see the bard's original poetic phrases printed side by side and line by line with a modern "translation" on the facing page.
Starting in the late 1580s Shakespeare's plays were popular entertainment for London's theatregoers. Over the course of 400+ years, the English language has changed in many ways - which is why today's students often find Shakespeare's idiom difficult to comprehend. 'Simply Shakespeare' offers an excellent solution to this problem.
'The Tempest' is a mysterious, moody drama that enchants audiences. Amazing sights and powerful poetry fill this play, which is dominated by a main character with magic powers. But The Tempest's best magic act is its effect on audiences and readers.
