Revenge, redemption, and Shakespearean magic collide.
This book is a thrilling retelling of Shakespeare's The Tempest, filled with revenge, redemption, and the transformative power of theatre. Margaret Atwood weaves a tale of a former artistic director seeking vengeance and healing, as he stages a groundbreaking production of The Tempest with a group of inmate actors. With its blend of Shakespearean magic and a gripping storyline, Hag-Seed is perfect for those who love a fresh twist on a classic tale and appreciate the power of storytelling to change lives.
ISBN: 9780099594024
Authors:
Margaret Atwood
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Date of Publication: 2017-08-04
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 35979 readers)
Description
‘It’s got a thunderstorm in it. And revenge. Definitely revenge.’Felix is at the top of his game as Artistic Director of the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival. His productions have amazed and confounded. Now he’s staging a Tempest like no other: not only will it boost his reputation, it will heal emotional wounds.Or that was the plan. 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. And also brewing revenge.After twelve years, revenge finally arrives in the shape of a theatre course at a nearby prison. Here, Felix and his inmate actors will put on his Tempest and snare the traitors who destroyed him. It’s magic! But will it remake Felix as his enemies fall?Margaret Atwood’s novel take on Shakespeare’s play of enchantment, revenge and second chances leads us on an interactive, illusion-ridden journey filled with new surprises and wonders of its own.
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