The Tempest

Shakespeare's final work. The story concerns Miranda, a lovely young maiden, and Prospero, her philosophical old magician father. They live alone on an enchanted island, except for their servants, Ariel, and invisible sprite and Caliban, a monstrous witch's son. Some people become shipwrecked on their island. There is a harmony of romance and reconciliation in this entertaining light drama. high school recommended. 195 pp.