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The Tempest

by Jonathan Bate, William Shakespeare
$11.90
The Tempest
The Tempest

Shakespeare's magic reimagined with a gender twist.

If you're intrigued by the synthesis of classic literature and modern cinematic reinterpretation, "The Tempest" by Julie Taymor could captivate you. Taymor's adaptation gives us a fresh take on Shakespeare's timeless narrative with the ingenious switch of Prospero to Prospera, played by Helen Mirren. It's a visual and textual feast that bridges the gap between the pages of a play and the allure of film, perfect for those who appreciate the enduring allure of Shakespeare's tales and are open to innovative artistic expression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Tempest

by Jonathan Bate, William Shakespeare
$11.90
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ISBN: 9780810996557
Authors: Jonathan Bate, William Shakespeare
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
Date of Publication: 2010-11-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Fantasy, Drama
Related Topics: Mythology, Retellings, Theatre
Goodreads rating: 4.57
(rated by 14 readers)

Description

The book of The Tempest is both a handsome edition of Julie Taymor’s eminently readable adaptation of Shakespeare’s play and a stunning visual narrative of her new film, which stars Helen Mirren as Prospera, the magician/alchemist in a bold, gender-switched realization. One of Shakespeare’s greatest and most popular plays, The Tempest begs to be visualized by a master filmmaker. Taymor’s definitive film version combines romance and tragicomedy in one powerful story. She uses all of her considerable storytelling skills to make the action and atmosphere of the play come vividly to life. With an artist’s touch, she combines extraordinary locations with experimental visual effects to create the magic that suffuses this great work.
 

Shakespeare's magic reimagined with a gender twist.

If you're intrigued by the synthesis of classic literature and modern cinematic reinterpretation, "The Tempest" by Julie Taymor could captivate you. Taymor's adaptation gives us a fresh take on Shakespeare's timeless narrative with the ingenious switch of Prospero to Prospera, played by Helen Mirren. It's a visual and textual feast that bridges the gap between the pages of a play and the allure of film, perfect for those who appreciate the enduring allure of Shakespeare's tales and are open to innovative artistic expression.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.