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Violence
Barely any
A storm and shipwreck; Caliban's past attempted assault on Miranda referenced; some threat
Language
None
Elizabethan language; no modern profanity
Sexual Content
Barely any
Ferdinand and Miranda's sweet romance; Caliban's attempted sexual assault on Miranda referenced in the past
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of power, enslavement, and forgiveness; Caliban's situation raises questions without easy answers
What this book is about
Prospero, the deposed Duke of Milan, has lived on an enchanted island for twelve years with his daughter Miranda, his spirit servant Ariel, and the monster Caliban. When his enemies sail past, Prospero raises a tempest to bring them ashore. Shakespeare's final play is a meditation on the art of storytelling, the nature of power, and the possibility of forgiveness—ending with Prospero's famous renunciation of magic and appeal to the audience for applause. Often read as Shakespeare's farewell to the stage.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Caliban's attempted rape of Miranda is referenced
Themes of colonialism and enslavement in Caliban's situation
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