Shakespeare's The Tempest: A Prose Narrative

A retelling of Shakespeare's play in a prose narrative for young readers ages eight to fourteen. Illuminated capitals plus eight four-color and two black and white illustrations by Barbara Nickerson add charm and engage the eye. The book contains a prologue discussing Shakespeare's language, acting and playgoing in Shakespeare's time, and the importance of imagination in becoming involved with the story. The narrative retains the complexity of characters and brilliance of language while making the work accessible to young minds new to Shakespeare's world.