The Tempest

by William Shakespeare

English · c. 1611Drama
14,360 words9 chapters~58 min read
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Prospero, the exiled Duke of Milan, uses magic to shipwreck his usurping brother on a mysterious island in Shakespeare's final solo drama from around 1611. The play weaves together themes of forgiveness, colonialism, and redemption as Prospero manipulates spirits and castaways before ultimately renouncing his supernatural powers.

Opening lines

Good: Speake to th' Mariners: fall too't, yarely, or we run our selves a ground, bestirre, bestirre. Heigh my hearts, cheerely, cheerely my harts: yare, yare: Take in the toppe-sale: Tend to th' Masters whistle: Blow till thou burst thy winde, if roome enough. Good Boteswaine have care: where's the Master? Play the men.
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About William Shakespeare

An English playwright and poet from Stratford-upon-Avon (1564-1616) who transformed theater with timeless works like Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, and Macbeth. His profound exploration of human nature, masterful use of language, and innovative storytelling techniques revolutionized drama and continue to captivate audiences worldwide four centuries later. All works by William Shakespeare

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