Why should you read Shakespeare's "The Tempest"? - Iseult Gillespie
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Claps of thunder and flashes of lightning illuminate a swelling sea, as a ship buckles beneath the waves. It is no ordinary storm, but a violent and vengeful tempest, and it sets the stage for Shakespeare’s most enigmatic play. Why does this play still resonate with modern readers? Iseult Gillespie investigates.
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Meet The Creators
- Educator Iseult Gillespie
- Director Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Designer Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Art Director Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Storyboard Artist Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Illustrator Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Character Designer Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Layout Artist Héloïse Dorsan Rachet
- Content Producer Gerta Xhelo
- Editorial Producer Alex Rosenthal
- Associate Producer Bethany Cutmore-Scott
- Associate Editorial Producer Dan Kwartler
- Fact-Checker Francisco Diez
