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Mentioned in 15 episodes

The tempest

Book • 1623

The Tempest, written around 1610-1611, is one of Shakespeare's last solo works.

The play revolves around Prospero, the former Duke of Milan, who was usurped by his brother Antonio and left to die at sea with his infant daughter Miranda.

They survive and find refuge on a remote island, where Prospero masters magic and enslaves the native Caliban and the spirit Ariel.

When a ship carrying his enemies passes by, Prospero conjures a tempest to bring them ashore.

The play explores themes of magic, betrayal, revenge, and forgiveness as Prospero manipulates the shipwrecked characters to rectify past wrongs and ultimately forgives them.

The story also includes the romance between Ferdinand, the King of Naples' son, and Miranda, and ends with Prospero's decision to return to Milan and reclaim his dukedom.

Mentioned by

Jessica Hooten Wilson

Mentioned in 15 episodes

Mentioned by

Paul Harding

as a book that gave him the inspiration to write in the same spirit

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Mentioned by

Reid Hoffman

and

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when discussing their differing interpretations of the play's themes.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of discussing the British Empire's legacy and its impact on cultural perceptions.

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Mentioned by

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as a passage from "The Tempest" is read at the end of the episode.

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when discussing his theatrical training at UCLA.

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Mentioned by

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as an influence on the storytelling decision to have the characters part ways in 'Leave No Trace'.

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Mentioned throughout the podcast as a source of insights on leadership and power dynamics.

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Mentioned by

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Mentioned by

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as a Western romance about a black couple.

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Mentioned by

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and

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as a significant author whose works offer profound insights into human nature and Catholic perspectives.

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Mentioned by

Al Zambone

as an example of a work exploring the themes of power, exile, and the consequences of obsessive reading.

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Referenced as a parallel to "Brave New World", with characters from unlike worlds being brought together.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Hui

when discussing Prospero's character and his obsession with knowledge.

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Recommended by

Jessica Hooten Wilson

, drawing parallels between Prospero's magic and our modern dependence on digital tools.

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