Completely revised edition for up-to-date scholarship and analysis
New introduction discusses Shakespeare's sources and colonial themes for deeper understanding
Covers key productions including Julie Taymor's 2010 film starring Helen Mirren
Valued for its authority and originality in literary criticism
Relevant to both students and theatre practitioners
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The Tempest is one of Shakespeare's most popular plays, both in the classroom and in the theatre, and this revision brings the Arden 3 edition right up-to-date. A completely new section of the introduction discusses new thinking about Shakespeare's sources for the play and examines his treatment of colonial themes, as well as covering ke