Two pairs of young lovers fall asleep in an ancient Athenian forest and wake to find themselves in the middle of a good deed gone wrong. A Midsummer Night’s Dream conjures up a fairyland inhabited by well-intentioned sprites whose magic leads to farcical confusion. The mirthful tangle of mistaken identities and misplaced affections develops and resolves in the glorious poetry of England’s greatest playwright.
Shakespeare’s fantastical comedy has enchanted audiences since its debut in the twilight years of the sixteenth century. A definitive survey, this Dover Thrift Study Edition offers the drama’s complete and unabridged text, plus a comprehensive study guide. Created to help readers gain a thorough understanding of the content and context of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, the guide includes:
– Scene-by-scene summaries
– Explanations and discussions of the plot
– Question-and-answer sections
– Shakespeare biography
– List of characters and more
Author: William Shakespeare
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 07/01/2009
Series: Dover Thrift Study Edition
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.3lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.10w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780486475745
Language: English
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