Shakespeare delights and perplexes modern readers. Students in English classes across the country are asked to read plays which are, in essence, written in a foreign language. This modern English translation of Shakespeare's ""The Tempest"" is not only accurate, but is also fluid and natural, allowing it to easily be read on its own or performed on stage
ACT I; SCENE 1: A ship at sea. A raging storm, including thunder and lightning. The conditions are the eponymous tempest.); ACT I; SCENE 2: The Island, in front of PROSPERO'S chambers.; ACT II; SCENE 1: Another part of the island; ACT II; SCENE 2: Another part of the island.; ACT III; SCENE 1: In front of PROSPERO's chambers.; ACT III; SCENE 2: Another part of the island.; ACT III; SCENE 3: Another part of the island.; ACT IV; SCENE 1: In front of PROSPERO's chambers.; ACT V; SCENE 1: In front of PROSPERO'S chambers.; EPILOGUE; INTRODUCTION; CHARACTERS.