The Tempest
Contributors: James Scott (Adapter)
Series: Side by Sides
Publisher: Prestwick House
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Cheswold, DE, USA
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 208
ISBN-13: 9781580495134
Copyright date: 2004
First sentence: MASTER: Boatswain! BOATSWAIN: Here master: what cheer?
Description: Introduce students at any level to Shakespeare with Prestwick House Side by Sides, comprehensive student editions that present the original play in its entirety on the left-hand page, with a modern version on the right.
Without giving up important nuances within the text such as symbolism, conflict, character development, motif, and more, the side-by-side comparison of the two versions of the text will help your students comprehend the action of the play.
As students read and consider the texts, they will enjoy the suspenseful plots, thrilling twists, deep emotions, and skilled character development of the original work without feeling overwhelmed by Shakespeare's sometimes daunting language. No matter what their grade level, your students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of what makes Shakespeare’s work so great.
Source: https://www.prestwickhouse.com/book/id-202604/tempest_the_-_side_by_side