Shakespeare's Tempest

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Shakespeare's "The Tempest" tells the story of Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, who uses magic to orchestrate a storm that shipwrecks his enemies on his island.

With the help of his spirit servant Ariel and the monstrous Caliban, Prospero seeks revenge and reconciliation.

The play explores themes of power, justice, forgiveness, and the nature of art and illusion.

Through its rich language and symbolic imagery, "The Tempest" reflects on the complexities of human nature and the transformative potential of both revenge and compassion, culminating in a resolution of harmony and restoration.

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as a play with magical elements that can be read as a rejoinder to Faust.
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