The Tempest (adaptation) vs The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of The Tempest (adaptation)

The Tempest (adaptation) William Shakespeare · 1800 ★★★★☆ 3.8 155 pages · ≈ 2 h 52 m · Easy Find on Amazon

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Cover of The Tempest or The Enchanted Island

The Tempest or The Enchanted Island William Shakespeare · 1670 64 pages · ≈ 1 h 11 m · Moderate Find on Amazon

The verdict

The Tempest (adaptation) is the easier read (Easy), The Tempest or The Enchanted Island more demanding (Moderate).

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