{"product_id":"the-tempest-8581","title":"The Tempest","description":"\u003cp\u003eBe not afeard, the isle is full of noises... A  powerful storm, a dramatic shipwreck, an enchanted island, a sorcerer's daughter and a handsome prince... Discover the magical story at the heart of \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e, one of Shakespeare's best-loved plays. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe age-appropriate text in \u003ci\u003eShort, Sharp Shakespeare Stories: The Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e introduces readers to the play by re-telling the story in modern English. It's an ideal introduction to Shakespeare for children of 9 and above, and perfect for fans of the Tony Ross and Andrew Matthews series \u003ci\u003eShakespeare Stories\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book also contains information about the background to \u003ci\u003eThe Tempest\u003c\/i\u003e, its major themes, language, the Globe theatre, and Shakespeare's life during the time he was writing the play, so is a useful resource for project work, or for anyone studying the play itself. Magic, and its meaning in 16th century England, are also examined.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnna Claybourne's concise, witty text really brings out the humour and the drama of the stories, rendering them as relevant today as they were in Shakespeare's time. Comparisons with themes in modern life: love, revenge, family relationships, political power struggles, etc., serve to reinforce this.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe text is supported by Tom Morgan-Jones' fantastic artwork, giving the series real visual appeal. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShort, Sharp Shakespeare Stories \u003c\/i\u003e allow children today to be as enthralled by Shakespeare's tales as audiences were 400 years ago. Publishing to coincide with the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare's birth, they are the ideal resource for project work connected to this, or to Shakespeare Week 2015. Other titles in the series include \u003ci\u003eMacbeth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Midsummer Night's Dream, Romeo and Juliet\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMuch Ado About Nothing\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eHamlet\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u0026gt;","brand":"Oxfordbookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44787288998067,"sku":"9780750291156","price":479.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/4164\/4723\/files\/blk_imp_17477359039780750291156.jpg?v=1762817380","url":"https:\/\/oxfordbookstore.com\/products\/the-tempest-8581","provider":"Oxfordbookstore ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}