tragicomedy

When Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan who is exiled on a remote island with his daughter Miranda, causes those responsible to become shipwrecked on his island, Miranda falls in love with the son of his enemy.

Two old tramps, Vladimir and Estragon, make jokes and reflect on the state of human existence while waiting on a bare stretch of road for Godot.

Presents Shakespeare's comedy "The Tempest" along with information on its language, structure, context, sources, and performances.

Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, uses his skill at controlling natural forces to cause the shipwreck of his old opponents, forcing them to seek refuge on the island where he and his daughter Miranda have been living in exile, and setting the stage for Miranda to fall in love with Ferdinand, the prince of Naples. Includes explanatory notes, plot summaries, critical essay, and illustrations.