Shakespeare: Past Master | 8. The Tempest

With its spirits and jesters, wizards and goddesses, the playwright’s late-era romance may seem a frothy concoction – yet it also tells us much about gender dynamics in the 17th century

Published: November 29, 2023 at 2:01 PM

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Featuring shipwrecks and sorcery, betrayal and revenge, William Shakespeare’s The Tempest blends fantastical elements with insightful commentary on real-life gender relations. Chris Laoutaris reveals more about the window it offers on to the Shakespearean age.

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Matt EltonPodcast editor

Matt Elton is the podcast editor at HistoryExtra

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