Shakespeare's The Tempest An Allegorical Interpretation

Shakespeare�������s The Tempest: An Allegorical Interpretation by Emma Brockway Wagner is a comprehensive analysis of the famous play by William Shakespeare. The book explores the various themes, characters, and symbols in The Tempest and interprets them as allegories for broader political, social, and philosophical concepts.Wagner�������s interpretation of The Tempest is rooted in the historical context of Shakespeare�������s time and the political and cultural landscape of early modern England. She argues that the play is a reflection of the tensions and conflicts of the era, particularly with regard to colonization, imperialism, and the struggle for power and control.The book is organized thematically, with each chapter focusing on a different aspect of the play. Wagner examines the characters of Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, and Ariel, and analyzes their roles as representations of different political and social forces. She also explores the themes of magic, the natural world, and the relationship between the colonizer and the colonized.Throughout the book, Wagner draws on a range of literary and historical sources to support her argument, including other works by Shakespeare, contemporary accounts of colonization and imperialism, and critical theories of allegory and symbolism.Shakespeare�������s The Tempest: An Allegorical Interpretation is an insightful and thought-provoking analysis of one of Shakespeare�������s most complex and enigmatic plays. It will appeal to scholars and students of literature, history, and cultural studies, as well as anyone interested in the enduring relevance of Shakespeare�������s work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.