Review of Prospero's Books (1991) by David J — 10 Jul 2008

Perenially pretentious Peter Greenaway presents a visually audacious deconstruction of Shakespeare's The Tempest...and succeeds amazingly well.

This review of Prospero's Books (1991) was written by David J on 10 Jul 2008.

Prospero's Books has generally received positive reviews.

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