Rudyard Kipling 
How Shakspere Came to Write the Tempest 

In his essay, ‘How Shakspere Came to Write the Tempest’, Rudyard Kipling explores the origins of Shakespeare’s beloved play and its lasting impact on literature. From the strange accounts of cannibals and monsters to the voyagers’ tales, Kipling argues that Shakespeare’s imagination was open to countless influences. This essay is a must-read for anyone interested in the genesis of Shakespeare’s works and the development of romantic-comedy on the Elizabethan stage.