![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “A marvel of gorgeous yet economical prose, in the service of a story that’s utterly heartbreaking yet pierced by humor, with a plot that retains considerable subtlety even as the original’s back story falls neatly into place.”- The New York Times Margaret Atwood’s innovative take on Shakespeare’s play of enchantment, retribution, and second chances leads us on an interactive, illusion-ridden journey filled with new surprises and wonders of its own. And also brewing revenge, which, after twelve years, arrives in the shape of a theatre course at a nearby prison. Instead, after an act of unforeseen treachery, Felix is living in exile in a backwoods hovel, haunted by memories of his beloved lost daughter, Miranda. Now he’s staging a Tempest like no other: not only will it boost his reputation, but it will also heal emotional wounds. To get ready for the conversation, we’ve compiled some introductory information on this innovative retelling of Shakespeare’s The Tempest.įelix is at the top of his game as artistic director of the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival. The Folger’s virtual book club, Words, Words, Words continues on Thursday, March 4 with a discussion of Margaret Atwood’s Hag-Seed. ![]()
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