The Tempest
By: edited by A.C. and J.E. Spearing.
Contributors: Spearing, A. C., ed.; Spearing, J. E., ed.
Edition: Reprint of 1971 edition
Series: The Macmillan Shakespeare
Publisher: Macmillan Education
Published: 1983
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 179
ISBN-13: 9780333001103
Subjects: Fathers and daughters -- Drama; Political refugees -- Drama; Shipwreck victims -- Drama; Magicians -- Drama; Islands -- Drama; Spirits -- Drama
Genres: Drama.
Description: The Macmillan Shakespeare is designed essentially for schools. The text has been newly prepared and edited by leading scholars. who at all stages have borne in mind the requirements of secondary school students. 

In the introduction to each play special attention has been given to the play's structure and to the variety of interpretations, and the editor has treated matters such as character and imagery in their contexts and not as isolated topics. Above all, the Macmillan Shakespeare places strong emphasis on each play as theatre and as something to be enjoyed. 

For easy reference, notes appear opposite the text. Comments have been kept as brief as possible, but extended paraphrase is provided where required. Essential background information is supplied without unnecessary elaboration.
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Notes: Includes bibliographical references.