Книга: Carey J. «Miranda and Caliban»

Miranda and Caliban

Miranda and Caliban is bestselling fantasy author Jacqueline Carey’s gorgeous retelling of The Tempest. With hypnotic prose and a wild imagination, Carey explores the themes of twisted love and unchecked power that lie at the heart of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, while serving up a fresh take on the plays iconic characters. A lovely girl grows up in isolation where her father, a powerful magus, has spirited them to in order to keep them safe. We all know the tale of Prosperos quest for revenge, but what of Miranda? Or Caliban, the so-called savage Prospero chained to his will?In this incredible retelling of the fantastical tale, Jacqueline Carey shows readers the other side of the coin—the dutiful and tenderhearted Miranda, who loves her father but is terribly lonely. And Caliban, the strange and feral boy Prospero has bewitched to serve him. The two find solace and companionship in each other as Prospero weaves his magic and dreams of revenge. Alwaysunder Prospero’s jealous eye, Miranda...

Формат: Мягкая бумажная, 349 стр.

ISBN: 9780765397041

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  • Miranda (The Tempest) — This article is about the character from the Shakespearean play The Tempest. For other uses, see Miranda (disambiguation). Miranda and the Tempest (1916) by John William Waterhouse In Shakespeare s play The Tempest, Miranda is the beautiful… …   Wikipedia

  • Caliban (Mond) — Uranus XVI (Caliban) Entdeckungsbild von Caliban 1997 Vorläufige oder systematische Bezeichnung S/1997 U 1 Zentralkörper Uranus …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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  • Miranda (moon) — For other uses, see Miranda (disambiguation). Miranda Discovery Discovered by Gerard P. Kuiper Discovery date February 16, 1948 …   Wikipedia

  • Caliban (Shakespeare) — Caliban ist eine fiktive Figur aus William Shakespeares Theaterstück Der Sturm. Er ist bis zum Ende des Stückes der Sklave des weisen Zauberers Prospero. Caliban ist der Sohn der wegen Zauberei angeklagten und aus Algerien verbannten Sycorax.… …   Deutsch Wikipedia

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