The Tempest

The Tempest was written in 1610-1611 in London

It was first published in 1623

It is set during the Renaissance on an island, thought to be off the coast of Italy.

Tempest means storm

Story is said to have been based on a shipwreck in Bermuda

One of Shakespeare's last plays

William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Shakespeare was an English poet and playwrite. He is considered to be the greatest writer of the English language.


Shakespeare designed the Globe Theater and founded a theater group.


During his lifetime wrote 37 plays and 154 sonnets.


Second most quoted writer in the English language. (First is authors of the Bible)


Shakespeare invented over 100 words and phrases still used today. (Some examples are : "Eyeball," "Watchdog," "All that glitters isnt gold," and "Break the ice")


Shakespeare died on what was believed to be his birthday in 1616. His tombstone bears an inscription of a curse to anyone who tries to steal his body.