Shakespeare's Mystery Play A Study of The Tempest

Shakespeare's Mystery Play: A Study of The Tempest by Colin Still is a comprehensive analysis of one of Shakespeare's most enigmatic and intriguing plays. The book delves into the themes, characters, and symbolism of The Tempest, exploring the play's many layers of meaning and its relevance to contemporary audiences.Still begins by examining the historical context in which The Tempest was written, discussing the political and social issues of the time and how they may have influenced Shakespeare's writing. He then moves on to a detailed analysis of the play itself, examining the characters of Prospero, Miranda, Caliban, and others, and exploring the themes of power, control, and forgiveness that run throughout the play.Throughout the book, Still draws on a wide range of critical and theoretical perspectives, including psychoanalytic, feminist, and postcolonial approaches, to offer a nuanced and multifaceted reading of The Tempest. He also considers the play's performance history, discussing how different productions have interpreted and adapted the play over time.Overall, Shakespeare's Mystery Play: A Study of The Tempest is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of one of Shakespeare's most complex and fascinating works. It will be of interest to scholars, students, and anyone with an interest in Shakespearean drama and its enduring legacy.1921. The author claims that �������The Tempest������� belongs to the same class of religious drama as the mediaeval Mysteries, Miracles, and Moralities; that it is an allegorical account of those psychological experiences which constitute what mystics call Initiation; that its main features must, therefore, of necessity resemble those of every ritual or ceremonial initiation which is based upon the authentic mystical tradition.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.