The Tempest (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Shipwreck, Sorcery, and Forgiveness in a Jacobean TragicomedyBy William Shakespeare
Length16h 46m
About this audiobook
The Tempest, one of Shakespeare's final romances, gathers shipwreck, sorcery, political betrayal, masque, music, and reconciliation into a drama of extraordinary poetic compression. In Prospero's enchanted island, the play meditates on power, art, colonial encounter, forgiveness, and renunciation, moving between courtly intrigue and airy lyricism. Presented unabridged alongside The Life of William Shakespeare, this volume situates the play within the late Jacobean stage and the playwright's mature command of tragicomic form. William Shakespeare, born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564, became the central dramatist of the English Renaissance through his work as actor, shareholder, poet, and playwright in London's theatrical world. The biography enriches the reading of The Tempest by recalling the conditions of the public theatre, court performance, patronage, and Shakespeare's apparent late-career return to Stratford—circumstances that illuminate Prospero's famous farewell to his "rough magic." This edition is especially recommended for readers seeking both the imaginative power of the complete play and a biographical frame for understanding it. Students, general readers, and seasoned admirers will find here a compelling union of text and context, ideal for appreciating Shakespeare's artistry at its most reflective and humane.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- An Introduction draws the threads together, discussing why these diverse authors and texts belong in one collection.
- Historical Context explores the cultural and intellectual currents that shaped these works, offering insight into the shared (or contrasting) eras that influenced each writer.
- A combined Synopsis (Selection) briefly outlines the key plots or arguments of the included pieces, helping readers grasp the anthology's overall scope without giving away essential twists.
- A collective Analysis highlights common themes, stylistic variations, and significant crossovers in tone and technique, tying together writers from different backgrounds.
- Reflection questions encourage readers to compare the different voices and perspectives within the collection, fostering a richer understanding of the overarching conversation.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics
Length16 hrs 46 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 27, 2014
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Tempest (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6The Tempest (The Unabridged Play) + The Classic Biography: The Life of William Shakespeare
7The Tempest
8ACT 1
9ACT 2
10ACT 3
11ACT 4
12ACT 5
13EPILOGUE
14The Life of William Shakespeare
15PREFACE
16I—PARENTAGE AND BIRTH
17II—CHILDHOOD, EDUCATION, AND MARRIAGE
18III—THE FAREWELL TO STRATFORD
19IV—ON THE LONDON STAGE
20V.—EARLY DRAMATIC EFFORTS
21VI—THE FIRST APPEAL TO THE READING PUBLIC
22VII—THE SONNETS AND THEIR LITERARY HISTORY
23VIII—THE BORROWED CONCEITS OF THE SONNETS
24IX—THE PATRONAGE OF THE EARL OF SOUTHAMPTON
25X—THE SUPPOSED STORY OF INTRIGUE IN THE SONNETS
26XI—THE DEVELOPMENT OF DRAMATIC POWER
27XII—THE PRACTICAL AFFAIRS OF LIFE
28XIII—MATURITY OF GENIUS
29XIV—THE HIGHEST THEMES OF TRAGEDY
30XV—THE LATEST PLAYS
31XVI—THE CLOSE OF LIFE
32XVII—SURVIVORS AND DESCENDANTS
33XVIII—AUTOGRAPHS, PORTRAITS, AND MEMORIALS
34XIX—BIBLIOGRAPHY
35XX—POSTHUMOUS REPUTATION
36XXI—GENERAL ESTIMATE
37APPENDIX (pt. 1)
38APPENDIX (pt. 2)
39Analysis
40Reflection
41Memorable Quotes
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