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The Tempest

From Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare by E. Nesbit (1907) and William Shakespeare

E. Nesbit retold Shakespeare's The Tempest in 1907 to bring the plays to young readers. The story follows Prospero, a duke betrayed by his brother and cast away on an enchanted island, who uses magic to confront his enemies and choose forgiveness over revenge. This text reflects its era; a few period terms have been modernised. The play explores justice, mercy, and the power of forgiveness—showing that true strength lies not in punishment, but in the courage to pardon those who have wronged us.

Band

Green · Independent readers, earlyTypical starting range: ages 9–11

Length

medium · about 815 words in 6 sections · 3 pictures

Source

Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare, E. Nesbit and William Shakespeare

First published

1907

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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