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The tempest

Book • 1623

William Shakespeare

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

Michael Richards

Andrew Petiprin

Howard Jacobson

Mentioned in 8 episodes

Mentioned by

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

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Mentioned by

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

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

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Mentioned by

Andrew Petiprin

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

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

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Mentioned by

Andrew Hui

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

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Mentioned by

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when discussing Shakespeare's plays.

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Mentioned by

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in relation to the influence of the Old Testament on his works.

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Mentioned by

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as a play that explores themes of colonialism.

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Mentioned by

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in the context of Shakespeare's works and their enduring relevance.

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Mentioned by

Andrew Hui

as an example of bibliomania and its destructive consequences.

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