The Signet Classics edition of William Shakespeares fantastical play that combines elements of tragedy and comedy.Prospero; sorcerer and rightful Duke of Milan; along with his daughter Miranda; has lived on an island for many years since his position was usurped by his brother Antonio. Then; as Antonios ship passes near the island one day; Prospero conjures up a terrible storm...This revised Signet Classics edition includes unique features such as:bull; An overview of Shakespeares life; world; and theaterbull; A special introduction to the play by the editor; Robert Langbaumbull; Selections from William Strachey; Sylvester Jourdain; Montaigne; and Ovid; sources from which Shakespeare derived The Tempestbull; Dramatic criticism from Samuel Taylor Coleridge; E.M.W. Tillyard; Lori Jerrell; and othersbull; A comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors; directors; and productionsbull; Text; notes; and commentaries printed in the clearest; most readable textbull; And more...From the Paperback edition.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Overview and insight into the acting technique of Michael ChekhovBy Juniper1989I am reading a lot of different books on Michael Chekhov at the moment and I find this book to make accessible some of the more esoteric ideas in Chekhovs work. Great book.1 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy MSExcellent!9 of 10 people found the following review helpful. An interpretaton of ChekhovBy EnriqueLenard states from the very beginning that the book is an attempt to show the way he understood the Chekhovs technique. This possibility remains open to anyone that approaches Chekhov. By assuming that Lenard has unlocked and illuminated the technique - as some reviewer stated - is to assume that the technique is occult and obscure and we need some guidance. The guidance in itself is already expressed in Chekhovs own work: "To the Actor" and anyone that works consciously on this book may realize that Lenards work is unnecessary. Not because is redundant but because it is almost entirely a new technique.Chekhov practiced Eurythmy for 30 years and was influenced by the work of R. Steiner -The founder of Anthroposophical Society. This influence. which is of an esoteric level. meaning that his spiritual path was related to this group. is clearly expressed in his work (Life body - Atmosphere and so on). Lenard overlooked this aspect and by doing so he failed to grasp Chekhovs technique as a whole. He interpreted it.and only partially. and the outcome of that interpretation is this book.I would recommend two works by Rudolf Steiner. "Speech and Drama" and "Eurythmy". as strong complements to Chekhovs texts.If not as his foundation.Best.Enrique
