The Tempest The epilogue of the Tempest is an example of William Shakespeare's genius as a writer and producer. ... The Tempest is a literary example of his reflection of the contrast between life and art, and reality and illusion. ... The Tempest is set in an imaginary world with elements of fantasy and reality. ... Shakespeare uses Prospero's magic as an analogy of his own work. ... Shakespeare was a showman and it was his desire to please his audience. ...

• Word Count: 442
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

William Shakespeare's Life William Shakespeare was born April 23rd, 1564 in Stratford-on-Avon. ... When Shakespeare was eleven or twelve, his family had become bankrupt. ... On November 27th, 1582, Shakespeare had got married to Anne Hathaway. ... She had absolutely adored Shakespeare's plays. ... The plays he wrote from 1608-1611 include The Tempest, and the Winters Tail. ...

• Word Count: 403
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Shakespeare was clearly influenced by his race. ... However, Shakespeare's happy enthusiasm didn't last. ... The last of the plays dealing with the supernatural was The Tempest, which reveals Shakespeare's final attitude, not only toward the supernatural, but also toward life overall. ... All authority is taken form the spirits in The Tempest and the power to harm is gone. ... William Shakespeare was a genius. ...

• Word Count: 1725
• Approx Pages: 7
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School