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 plays. The book delves into the themes, characters, and symbolism of The Tempest, exploring the play's complex structure and its many layers of meaning.Still begins by examining the historical and cultural context in which The Tempest was written, highlighting the play's connections to Renaissance philosophy, magic, and mythology. He then moves on to a close reading of the text, analyzing the play's characters, plot, and language in detail.Throughout the book, Still draws on a wide range of critical and theoretical approaches, including psychoanalysis, feminism, and postcolonialism, to shed new light on The Tempest's themes of power, authority, and identity. He also examines the play's use of music, sound, and visual imagery, showing how these elements contribute to its overall impact and meaning.Overall, Shakespeare's Mystery Play A Study of The Tempest is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding this complex and fascinating play. With its clear and accessible style, it is suitable for both students and scholars of Shakespearean literature.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.