<DIV>One of Shakespeare&#8217;s final plays, <I>The Tempest </I>is often considered a jewel in the canon of English literature. Mythic, impassioned characters dictate the action, all of which takes place on a moody, windswept island far from the shores of Great Britain. <BR><BR><I>'The Tempest' and Its Travels </I>considers the rich legacy of this play&#8217;s productions abroad. Distinguished contributors explore <I>The Tempest</I>&#8217;s contemporary translations at the hands of actors, directors, and writers from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean to North and South America. Matching the eclectic nature of the play itself, '<I>The Tempest' and I</I><I>ts Travels </I>departs from traditional casebook models, bringing together an innovative collection of critical and creative readings, as well as historical images of the play&#8217;s productions. The book will provide fruitful reading for scholars and students in a variety of disciplines. <BR><BR>&#8220;This is an ambitious, bold, and imaginative collection that truly becomes something greater than even the sum of its impressive parts.&#8221;&#8212;David Scott Kastan, Columbia University</div>