The Tempest
About this book
The Tempest is a play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written in 1610–11, and thought by many critics to be the last play that Shakespeare wrote alone. It is set on a remote island, where Prospero, the rightful Duke of Milan, plots to restore his daughter Miranda to her rightful place using illusion and skilful manipulation. He conjures up a storm, the eponymous tempest, to lure his usurping brother Antonio and the complicit King Alonso of Naples to the island. There, his machinations bring about the revelation of Antonio's lowly nature, the redemption of the King, and the marriage of Miranda to Alonso's son, Ferdinand.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 234109 readers · 518 pages · ≈ 9 h 36 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Tempest?
About ≈ 9 h 36 m — 518 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Tempest?
518 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Tempest?
It sits on the Classics, Drama, Fiction shelves.
Has The Tempest been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include #ShakespearesShitstorm (2020), The Tempest (2010), Prospero's Books (1991), Tempest (1983).
Is The Tempest in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Tempest?
The main characters include Prospero, Miranda, Ariel, Caliban.
Where does The Tempest take place?
It is set in Italy, Naples, Carthage.
Who wrote The Tempest?
William Shakespeare.
Where can I read The Tempest online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library