Tempest

The Tempest, written by Shakespeare, is a story about betrayal and forgiveness. Cavander's translation, commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, aims to make Shakespeare's work accessible to modern audiences while preserving the beauty of his verse.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 106 pages
Publication date: 01 June 2021
Publisher: Arizona Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies,US

The Tempest, widely regarded as Shakespeare's final play, is a captivating narrative that explores themes of betrayal and forgiveness. Following his banishment at the hands of his brother Antonio, Prospero utilizes the mystical powers of an enchanted island teeming with mythical creatures and spirits to seek retribution. In his reimagining of this timeless masterpiece for a contemporary audience, Kenneth Cavander emphasizes the humor and magic that have often been overlooked in recent years. Cavander's translation of The Tempest, which premiered at the Alabama Shakespeare Festival in 2017, was part of the ambitious Play On! Shakespeare project, an endeavor commissioned by the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. This project aimed to present Shakespeare's works in a language accessible to modern audiences while preserving the beauty of his verse. To achieve this, a diverse team of contemporary playwrights, screenwriters, and dramaturges from various backgrounds collaborated on the project. By reinterpreting Shakespeare for the twenty-first century, these volumes introduce his works to a new generation in print, marking a significant milestone in the appreciation and dissemination of his timeless masterpieces.

Weight: 142g
Dimension: 128 x 195 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780866986625