The Tempest
(Author) William ShakespeareOxford School Shakespeare is an acclaimed edition especially designed forstudents, with accessible on-page notes and explanatory illustrations, clearbackground information, and rigorous but accessible scholarly credentials. Inthis edition of The Tempest, illustrations have been extended and updated; thepreliminary notes have been expanded; reading lists have been updated, andinclude websites; and the classroom notes have been brought in line with recentpractice. The Tempest is a set text for 11-14 year olds in England and remainsone of the most accessible and popular of Shakespeare's plays for secondarystudents the world over.
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare was an English playwright, poet, and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers in the English language. He is known for his numerous plays and sonnets, which have had a profound impact on literature and theater. Some of his most notable works include "Romeo and Juliet," "Hamlet," "Macbeth," and "Othello." Shakespeare's writing is characterized by his use of intricate language, complex characters, and universal themes such as love, jealousy, power, and ambition. His works have been translated into every major language and are performed around the world to this day. Shakespeare's influence on literature, drama, and the English language is immeasurable, and his legacy continues to endure centuries after his death. His most famous work is arguably "Romeo and Juliet," a tragic love story that has become a timeless classic.