Overview
The Tempest is often called Shakespeare's most elusive work. In this
compelling new interpretation, leading Shakespearean scholar Graham
Bradshaw argues that what Shakespeare is offering us, in his story of
Prospero, the exiled duke who manages to bring his enemies within his
grasp, is a disturbing play about the nature of power. Drawing on other
critical opinions, and on more than 30 years of teaching and writing
about Shakespeare, Bradshaw shows why The Tempest is one of his greatest
plays. This entertaining, accessible guide is not only a must-read for
students of Shakespeare but for any theatregoers who want to enhance the
pleasure they get from seeing these astonishing works in performance.