Hag-Seed: The Tempest Retold - Margaret Atwood

Cover ISBN: 9780345809278

Hag-Seed is Margaret Atwood’s inventive reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest, transposed into the modern world of a prison theatre program. The novel follows Felix, a brilliant but bitter ex-director, as he orchestrates an elaborate production that becomes a vehicle for both personal revenge and creative rebirth. As inmates transform into actors, Atwood masterfully explores themes of redemption, transformation, and the healing power of art. With her signature blend of wit, insight, and literary playfulness, Atwood challenges readers to consider how storytelling can reshape lives, blur the boundaries between reality and performance, and ultimately offer a path to liberation—even from the confines of imprisonment.

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ISBNs of note: 9780345809278

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