Shakespeare was at the height of his success when he wrote The Tempest. This video reveals aspects of the playwright’s life and times that influenced the work, including the ‘discovery’ of new worlds by colonial powers. It also examines the origin and relevance of the masque in Act 4. It is an excellent resource for middle to senior level students of English and Literature.

Originally released by ClickView/VEA, 2018. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 18, 2019.

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