Review of Prospero's Books (1991) by Sean G — 19 Sep 2007

Wonderful visual adaptation of The Tempest.

This review of Prospero's Books (1991) was written by Sean G on 19 Sep 2007.

Prospero's Books has generally received positive reviews.

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