Review of Prospero's Books (1991) by Thomas M — 13 Dec 2007

The masterpiece from greenaway, the masterpiece OS by nyman, a baroc firework that never stops. hint: you need to know the tempest's plot before seing it.

This review of Prospero's Books (1991) was written by Thomas M on 13 Dec 2007.

Prospero's Books has generally received positive reviews.

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