Widely believed to be Shakespeare’s last sole-authored play, The Tempest is set on an enchanted island where the exiled sorcerer Prospero rules with the help of the spirit Ariel and the enslaved Caliban. When the ship carrying his enemies passes nearby, Prospero summons a storm to bring them to his shore — and to justice, of a kind.
Written around 1610–1611, the play is rich in themes of power, freedom, art, and forgiveness. Its final farewell speech is often read as Shakespeare’s own. This free EPUB is formatted for comfortable reading on any device.