The Tempest: Stuff as Schemes are Made Of
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Magic, monsters, sprites, witches, shipwrecks, betrayal, love stories on an enchanted isle, and emotional catharsis driven by a puppet master pulling all the stings: no, dear listeners, it\\u2019s not a Dungeons & Dragons campaign but Shakespeare\\u2019s The Tempest! Will and James discuss the play know as Shakespeare\\u2019s affectionate late-career farewell to the theatre, portrayals of Caliban throughout the years, its possible setting in the New World, and whether a play with an almost all-powerful protagonist can be truly dramatic.
Credits
Intro Music: Jon Sayles, "The Witches\' Dance" (composed by anonymous)
Outro Music: Jon Sayles, \\u201cSaltarello\\u201d (composed by anonymous)
Illustrative Excerpts: \\u201cThe Tempest,\\u201d dir. Julie Taymor (2010); John Gielgud, \\u201cAges of Man,\\u201d Caedmon Records (1959)