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Brave New Worlds - Shakespeare's The Tempest

With British imperialism well underway, Shakespeare's The Tempest tackled many of the critical issues that arose from the exploration and colonization of the New World. Here, investigate these multifaceted issues and come to appreciate the powerful role of literature in the European imperialist mission.

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