The Tempest Reviews and Comments:
‘An excellent adaptation which shortens the text while keeping the five-act structure and without sacrificing any aspect of plot or theme. It is quite an achievement, and a valuable asset in the struggle to make Shakespeare accessible and enjoyable without dumbing him down. The edition is very well presented, a glossy paperback with good quality paper and extremely clear print and superb colour photographs from various modern productions on virtually every page. The effect of the abridgement is to clarify plot, the power of the poetry is not reduced. Useful for private study, this is also well worth considering as a class set.’The School Librarian
'You've done a super job with it - it's a brilliant series and very accessible. Just what schools need to bring one of the more difficult plays of the Bard into the 21st Century.' Geoff Dubber, Vice Chair, School Library Association
'It is written in the original language but this is made more accessible by the use of asides that serve to make the meaning clearer. This version could be used to support early understanding, confidence in understanding the plot or to support pupil performance.' SNIP News
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